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April 2, 2007 0 Comments

Most Christians learn to pray from two sources. First, those who were raised by Christian parents may have learned from them. Sadly, many Christian parents simply don't have a good handle on prayer

April 2, 2007 0 Comments

Some churches still find Focus Groups helpful in identifying the ministry needs of the market place.  Here is my take on Focus Groups.  The purpose of a focus group is to identify the

March 12, 2007 0 Comments

Mentoring is all about eliciting the hidden potential in others, and challenging their self-perceptions. Many people think that they must first establish a friendship with another person before they can mentor. In fact, establishing a

March 5, 2007 0 Comments

The New Testament model of church growth had little to do with converting individuals or assimilating members. It was all about reaching micro-cultures for Christ. A micro-culture is a definable, describable demographic or

February 26, 2007 0 Comments

Too many churches confuse program management and spiritual life. When modern Christians are asked about their spiritual journey, they proceed to list all the offices they have held and committees they have served.

February 19, 2007 0 Comments

One of the most powerful things a leader can do is offer hope to the congregation and community, but this is more than mere optimism. A recent book from the business sector is Putting