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Growing Stronger Through Worship

There’s a word in the Bible for focusing on God: worship. Some people think worship is a ritual—that it’s all …

How God Gives You His Vision for Your Church

You hear ministry leaders talk all the time about what a church needs to grow. Some say it’s preaching. Some …

5 Tools to Help People Grow Spiritually

All living things grow. It’s evidence of life. If a child doesn’t grow to physical maturity, that’s a tragedy. And …

4 Ways Your Church Can Care for the Poor

I’ve always found it significant that Jesus mentions the poor in his very first sermon: “The Spirit of the Lord …

Tips to Improve Your Sermon Preparation

One of the ways I prepare for sermons is by constantly collecting content—things like news stories or statistics that might …

10 Reasons Churches Plateau

Every church goes through plateaus—times when your church simply doesn’t grow. It’s natural and normal, and they’re part of our …

Building Your Ministry on the Promises of God

What makes Christian leaders distinctly Christian? Some say it’s how they lead—by serving others rather than using forced authority. Some …

10 Reasons Every Christian Should Share the Message of Jesus

Every person in your church has a message to share with the world. The middle-aged business owner has one. The …

Breaking the Chains of Hopelessness

The first time Rick publicly prayed at a weekend church service for people living with a mental illness, his words …

9 Ways to Stay Motivated for Ministry (Part 2)

As I mentioned in Part 1 of this article, if you stay motivated in ministry, those you lead will become …

Let Your Church Be a Healing Place for the Hurting with Celebrate Recovery

Everyone is feeling the effects of the declining and uncertain economy. This includes our church budgets! I know as a …

The Jesus Model of Ministry: Determination

We must be determined to fulfill the mission that God has given us in the world. I’ve wanted to quit …

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