“I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people” (Luke 2:10b NIV).
Christmas is the good news of great joy for all people. Christmas should be a party — a birthday party for Jesus. It’s the reason we say, “Merry Christmas.”
So how do we as church leaders keep Christ in […]
For the week of June 13, 2005
Guided Capital Campaigns
By: Tom Bandy
Every statistic, and every experience, verifies the fact that professionally guided capital campaigns always raise more money than internal campaigns designed and led by amateurs. But how do you know if your capital campaign needs a professional?
The rule of thumb is that any manageable, […]
Gallup Jr., George & Lindsay, D. MichaelThe Gallup Guide
The Gallup Guide, by George Gallup Jr. & D. Michael Lindsay (Loveland, CO, Group Publishing, 2002) 175 pages, paperback, $16.99. (Obtain from Group Publishing, P.O. Box 481, Loveland, CO 80539.
Churches wanting to use surveys to interpret the trends in their area or the hopes and dreams […]
For the week of June 27, 2005
Organizing Cell Groups Around “Helps”
By: Tom Bandy
The spiritual gift of “helps” is one of the most common among church members. Many people are gifted to do odd jobs, church maintenance, and practical tasks that improve the appearance of the church or serve the physical needs of people. The […]
Two of the most important celebrations of the year, Thanksgiving and Christmas, happen at this season. During these times, workers jockey for time off, families come together from all over the country or world, food is prominent, and hopefully a good time will be had by all. I know, this isn’t starting out as […]
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. At least for the church it is … or should be. This is the one time of the year when the word Christ, though well disguised, is on the lips of pretty much everyone regardless of their beliefs. This is the one season of the year […]
The longer I am in ministry, the more I realize how valuable a coach is to a pastor. Coaching wasn’t in vogue when I was pastoring. I wish it were; it would have saved me from making several big mistakes. Let me share a couple of mistakes that could have been avoided if I […]
Warren, RickThe Purpose Driven Church
The Purpose Driven Church by Rick Warren of Saddleback Church fame (Zondervan) is one of the most detailed books on church organization I’ve seen. I’ve seldom seen a pastor as clear about the mission of the church. No wonder this may be the largest church in Protestantism in two years. […]
Graham and LebaronThe Horizontal Revolution
(Jossey-Bass) is truly a gem. I give it four stars. One of the best books I’ve read on actually making the transition to team based ministries. The diagram on page 183 alone is worth the price of the book. The authors give detailed, step-by-step suggestions for transition based on what […]
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