Halloween Outreach
Many churches have taken a stand against any kind of the celebrating Halloween because the darkness the day and night may promote. “Because Halloween can be traced to distinctly pagan sources, it is reasonable that many believers would find some aspects of its celebration disturbing”. According to Focus on the Family’s founder, Dr. James Dobson, […]
Three Common Contagious Church Viruses: Part 3
“The Church Doctor will see you now.” “Tell me,” the doctor said, “What seems to be ailing you?” The church shared her symptoms. Lethargy. Uncontrollable membership loss. And an unmistakeable rumbly in her tumbly. “It’s most likely one of three common contagious church viruses.” Self-Interitis Self-Interitis affects virtually all declining churches. Symptoms: Inability to make […]
Tell ‘Em What To Do
What’s the most important thing about your sermon? Is it the scripture you start with? The introduction that gets the congregation on board? The stories they’ll remember for the rest of their lives? The exposition of the deeper truths of the biblical passage? The application of those truths to real life? The invitation? Let’s agree […]
“Big Church” is for … Whom?
I’m not talking about mega churches or even large churches. I mean, who is your Adult Worship Service designed for? If your choir is singing in robes, it’s probably for Senior Adults who have lots of church experience. If your band sounds like Peter, Paul, and Mary with guitars and a keyboard, it’s probably for […]
Leap of Faith
One of my favorite movies is Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. In it Harrison Ford’s character is faced with difficult trials in order to regain the Holy Grail, the cup Jesus used at his last supper. One of the tests he has to endure is to make a seemingly impossible leap across a multi […]
Next Steps?
Carol joined the church a month ago. She’d been attending worship for several weeks and liked what she heard and what she experienced. She’d even made a new friend or two. Joining the church seemed like a good thing to do. But that was last month. Carol still liked worship, but she was a bit […]