The Sunday morning worship service – it's a cornerstone of church life, yet it's a real juggling act. Trying to keep a multigenerational congregation engaged is no small feat. It’s like preparing a
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The Sunday morning worship service – it's a cornerstone of church life, yet it's a real juggling act. Trying to keep a multigenerational congregation engaged is no small feat. It’s like preparing a
Most churches have a natural hierarchy of top-level responsibilities, spearheaded by the lead pastor or ministry leaders. But all believers should be ready and willing to lead, and it starts with teaching children
Once upon a time, I was a young, optimistic student pastor appointed to a small Methodist church in Hinson's Crossroads, Florida. The church, nestled at the end of a paved road that gave
You've heard me say it before. If you've got to herd cats, you'll need a bigger mouse. Your church cats will chase the biggest mouse in the room, and if your Big Mouse
Conflict within a church, irrespective of its size, is an inevitable part of its life cycle. How the church navigates through these waters—whether through healthy disagreements that foster growth or unhealthy conflicts that
A mission statement defines the purpose of an individual, group, business, or institution. Ostensibly, a mission statement defines the “end result” of the organization’s activities. “Shareholder profitability” may sound self-serving, but that is