3 Reasons to Outline Your Sermon Before You Write It
There’s a bridge between sermon preparation and whatever form of sermon writing that you do. That’s why you should outline your sermon.
Category: How To’s
5 Emotions First-Time Guests Feel When They Arrive at Your Church
Studies have shown that we make more decisions based on emotion rather than logic. This is especially true when we think about first-time guests’ reaction to discussions of faith and religion.
Child Safety at Church: 7 Vital Steps From James Emery White
Jesus said, “Let the children come.” Churches should be a safe place for kids. James Emery White shares a vital list of 7 steps toward child safety at church.
The Prophetic Word: Does God Still Speak Into Our Lives?
Does God give insight into people’s lives as a prophetic word? I think the answer is yes! A prophetic word, also known as a “word of knowledge,” is a prophecy given by a worshiper for the congregation.
Sermon Prep: Your Assumptions, and Your Audience’s
There is one preaching mistake I see more than any other: Too many sermons are crafted around unshared faith assumptions. Good sermon prep examines our assumptions.
How to Grow a Church: By Grace, or by Numbers?
When it comes to how to grow a church, I want to be the seed that falls into the ground and finds good soil. If I impact 30, 60 or a 100 people during my lifetime I’ll consider it a fruitful life.
Feeling Stuck? Ideation Is a Path Forward
Ideation is the act of forming ideas. Ideation isn’t satisfied with ideas alone. Its main purpose is to move ideas from conception to implementation.
The Coming Advent Season Is About Waiting—Church Planters Know All About It!
In the Advent season we learn about waiting. Waiting is painful; it brings anxiety.
A Worship Leaders Guide to Surviving Christmas
Surviving Christmas starts with some fresh perspectives to help in your worship planning this Christmas.
Community Patterns for the Church: The 7 C’s
Planting a church is in some ways like launching a new marriage: We set new patterns in life. Personal patterns for the marriage; community patterns for the church.
