What Church Leaders Can Learn from Diversity Statistics
Wednesday February 26, 2020 | George LinOver time, I learned that those two words, statistics and diversity, can actually be powerful when used for our marching orders—the Great Commission and the commandment to love God and to love our neighbor as ourselves. Read more
Two Habits To Help The Next Generation Win Friends And Grow Their Faith
Monday February 24, 2020 | Reggie JoinerIf we lead the next generation to love and serve others, their faith will move in a positive direction. If we don’t, their faith will become shallow and superficial. Not only does loving God affect how we love others, but loving others affects how we love God. Read more
5 Ways To Communicate With A Diverse Audience In Mind
Wednesday February 19, 2020 | Orange LeadersOur world is diversifying and evolving. Churches that choose not to evolve along with it risk falling behind. Part of this evolution is a diversification of our audience. So how to we strive to effectively communicate with a diverse group? Read more
Church Diversity Done Right: 9 Keys for Including Everyone
Friday February 7, 2020 | Derek SmithAs a pastor, I know firsthand how hard it is to break through the cultural barriers that exist. Here are a few keys to how we can be more intentional about creating diversity in our churches. Read more
11 Steps to Start a Marriage Ministry the Right Way
Wednesday February 5, 2020 | Ted LoweWhen I started a marriage ministry in the local church in 2001, I felt alone. As I looked across the country, I saw very few churches that had a holistic approach to marriage, or any approach for that matter. Some have a plan, others are asking, How do I get started? Read more
How to Measure the Diversity of Your Church
Monday February 3, 2020 | Orange LeadersYou want to invite anyone and everyone to experience the fullness of God’s love. To do that, your church must be diverse. But how do you get there? And what does that landscape look like in our country today? Read more
Next Gen Pastors: A Definitive Guide to Who and What They Are
Wednesday January 29, 2020 | Orange LeadersIt may sound like a sub-genre of science fiction, but Next Gen has nothing to do with spaceships or alien invasions. Actually, Next Gen is one of the fastest growing ministry movements in the local church today. Read more
The 3 Things Every Church Strategy Needs
Monday January 27, 2020 | Sherry SurrattDo you ever find yourself thinking about the same tough situation in your ministry over and over again without moving toward a solution? Maybe you have a myriad of solutions, but struggle with the right one to pursue. If you’ve ever felt like this, you’re not alone. Read more
How to Not Be Overwhelmed by Your To-Do List
Wednesday January 22, 2020 | Daron DickensA to-do list is a helpful tool to keep all of our many tasks and responsibilities organized. However, it's easy to get overwhelmed by a growing to-do list. Here are 5 simple steps to prevent that from happening. Read more
Using Data to Evaluate Your Ministry
Monday January 20, 2020 | Tom PounderData is really just a tool to use to reach your ultimate end goal—helping more and more people get to know and follow Jesus. Read more