Sharefaith Magazine - Page 144 of 180 - The Best in Church Leadership, Worship, Tech and Gear!

Christians, Prayer, and Gossip – A Killer Combination

There's a fine line between a "prayer request" and "gossip." You know what I'm talking about? It could happen in small group meetings, personal conversation, and after church in the lobby. It begins with oh... Read More...

10 Ways Your Church Can Get Involved in Your Community

"Get involved in your community!" It's a statement you see everywhere. Whether it's a walk for diabetes, running for county council, or a local blood drive, getting involved in the community is an appeal that C... Read More...

How Accessible Are You? Cultivating the Practice of Pastoral Access

We are in an age of mega-church mentality, Christian hero-worship, the bigger-is-better delusion, and the Pastor as CEO model of doing church. The "successful pastor" is one whose congregation has crested 3... Read More...

Sermon Pitfalls Every Pastor Should Avoid

Preaching is one of the pastor's main tasks. It's interesting to note that it's also one of the pastor's hardest tasks. It is so important to "get it right," which is easier said than done. With that in min... Read More...

Effective Leadership – How to Assemble the Right Ministry Team

In a business, hiring is a straightforward procedure. Find the best talent, with the right education, a powerful skill set, relevant experience, and a good work ethic. Give them a salary, and bring them on ... Read More...

Pastors and Movies – Stop Bringing Hollywood into Your Sermon

It's an ordinary church in Ohio. The people are sitting in the pews on an ordinary Sunday morning. During the sermon, the pastor shows a humorous clip from a movie. It's a dialogue between Will Ferrell and ... Read More...

Trust in the Lord: Do Not Lean on Your Own Understanding

It's simple. It's short. Yet it's incredibly powerful. Proverbs 3:5-6 is one of the most familiar passages in the Bible--with good reason. It sets forth a life-changing truth that is worthy of our attention... Read More...

Internet Accountability – Is Pornography Ruining Your Family?

This isn't a pleasant topic. But it's important to face it. Pornography ruins people. The wanton destruction of pastors, husbands, fathers, teens, moms, and leaders is shocking. Destruction by pornography.... Read More...

How Your Church Can Survive a Recession

Is your church reeling from the recession? Do you break into a cold sweat every time you think about the budget? Does the church treasurer walk around with a numb expression and a glassy stare? Have you tho... Read More...