In past columns, I have strongly emphasized four key evangelism ministries: (1) bringing guests to church and combining that with a comprehensive visitor follow-up ministry, (2) a thriving Home Bible… Click To Read More "Sunday School Growth"
Should Sunday School be Eliminated?
We are thinking of eliminating our Sunday school and just having morning worship. Your thoughts? In my opinion, this would be a terrible mistake. After 30-plus years of church growth… Click To Read More "Should Sunday School be Eliminated?"
What Pastors Do When Churches Are In A Slump
For churches, there is no clear definition of a “slump.” Indeed, some leaders wonder if it is even right to say that a church can get in a slump.… Click To Read More "What Pastors Do When Churches Are In A Slump"
World News – March 2015
Facts About Pentecostals Islam is not the fastest-growing faith family in the world. Pentecostalism is. While Islam has gone from zero in 610 AD to 1.6 billion today (1,403 years),… Click To Read More "World News – March 2015"
Getting Home Bible Studies
I have long contended that Apostolics do not have a problem getting a home Bible study (HBS). They instead have a problem getting people willing to teach them. With a… Click To Read More "Getting Home Bible Studies"
Smiles
“A moment of patience in a moment of anger saves you a hundred moments of regret.” ——- During our church’s worship service, the pastor invites all the young children to… Click To Read More "Smiles"
Deliverance From Homosexuality
Art Wilson, Wayne, MI — We have had people that practiced this lifestyle attend our church and were later baptized and are now living for God and many are in… Click To Read More "Deliverance From Homosexuality"
Apostolic Calendar February 2015
Words of Advice for Young Pastors
Written by Chuck Lawless A friend asked me what general advice I would give to young church leaders. I’m sure this list is not complete, but here’s a start: 1.… Click To Read More "Words of Advice for Young Pastors"
World News – February 2015
Unique Bible Museums in U.S. In a few years, families won’t be limited to exploring presidential monuments or walking along the National Mall on vacations to Washington, D.C. They’ll also… Click To Read More "World News – February 2015"
Developing Leaders
Effective church growth requires building a ministry team to assist you in ministry. You simply can’t do all that needs to be done by yourself. But few can afford to… Click To Read More "Developing Leaders"