What Should I Call My Church? Best Practices for Naming Your Church
One of my seminary profs recently told me a story. He met up with an old friend who recently became the pastor of a certain church. "Oh?" the seminary... Read More...
How to Have the Best Church Leadership Meeting
Church leadership is important. Incredibly important. It only follows that church leadership meetings—whether it be the meetings of elders, church sta... Read More...
The Peril of Plodding Without Perspective
"I can plod." The man who said those words was William Carey (1761-1834). Perhaps you recognize the name? He is remembered as the father of modern m... Read More...
Interview with Ministry Design Concepts: Ministry Coaching for Churches
Let me give you a few jaw-dropping statistics: Nearly 4,000 churches close every year. Since 1985 every denomination has experienced a decline in ... Read More...
Why Church Planting? Ditching Comfort for a Greater Commission
There's no arguing with the fact: church planting is on the rise. With every movement, trend, issue, or fad that comes down the pike, it helps to... Read More...
How to Get the Best Church Sound System
Churches need good sound systems. It's as simple as that. The church is about proclaiming the truth of Jesus Christ. That simple goal requires some pr... Read More...
The International Mission Board (IMB): The Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention, Making a Difference in the Great Commission Task
Today, we are featuring an interview with a representative from the International Mission Board, the mission arm of the Southern Baptist Convention. T... Read More...
Church Marketing Basics – How to Brand Your Ministry (Part 1)
If you think that your church brand is not that important, you're wrong. Church branding is incredibly important, because it's about more than just a ... Read More...
How to Welcome Church Visitors
When visitors come to church, what do you do with them? What should you do with them? While nearly every church wants church visitors, the issue of wh... Read More...