Something Wonderful Is Happening
Something wonderful has happened in the last decade, something we haven’t ever seen happen in the U.S. and I’m not talking about Mr. Wonderful. I’m talking about something so wonderful that is makes me wish I were twenty again so I could have more of a part in it – something that I have dreamed […]
Servant Evangelism Before Easter
With Easter coming soon there are some unique opportunities that you and your church can do to serve your community while promoting your Easter services. Invite your congregation to put on community wide yard sale to benefit a local charity or cause. Offer a tax receipt to any donors and even offer to pick up […]
From Horses to the Moon: Something to Think About
I want you to think about the title to this blog post and ask yourself, “What has this to do with religion?” Here are my thoughts. In less than 100 years the U.S. has gone from riding on horses to putting a man on the moon. That’s incredible progress; it’s also a demonstration of how […]
40 Days Until Easter
Forty days is a significant time period in the Bible. In the Old Testament, when God destroyed the earth with water, He caused it to rain forty days and forty nights (Genesis 7:12). Moses was on Mount Sinai for forty days and forty nights receiving the Ten Commandments. (Exodus 24:18). The Israelite spies took forty […]
Good Word of Mouth Begins with a Great 1st Impression
In every Pizza with the Pastor gathering I have ever held for newcomers I would ask the same question, “What did you notice first when you came to our church? Without fail I would hear repeatedly, “How warmly I was welcomed.” I would convey that story often to our Hospitality, Ushering, Greeting, and Security (HUGS) […]
The Six Most Common Mistakes Pastors Make and What to do About Them
Over the years I’ve seen pastors make the same mistakes over and over. Every time I see these mistakes I can almost bet their church is declining. So I thought I would share with you the six most common mistakes I see pastors doing and what to do about it. Mistake Number One: Not making […]