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In an article by John Maxwell, he writes about Louis and Auguste Lumiere who in 1895 “patented the cinematograph, an all-in-one film camera, projector, and printer. With the use of their invention, the two Fren... Continue Reading...

What is your average Sunday morning worship attendance? 1,000 or more 500 to 999 250-499 100-249 99 or less ... Continue Reading...

How bad a mistake can you make on your resume? Here are some real-life examples: "My intensity and focus are at inordinately high levels, and my ability to complete projects on time is unspeakable." "Educ... Continue Reading...

In a recent edition of his Ministry Toolbox newsletter, Rick Warren says that too many sermon outlines, “don’t say much of anything to anyone. You can avoid this pitfall by taking a few simple steps toward crea... Continue Reading...

Have you broken your New Year’s resolutions yet? Yes, smashed to pieces Almost, but not quite No, I'm hanging in there Resolutions? What resolutions? ... Continue Reading...

In a paper presented at the the Evangelical Homiletics Society, Michael Quicke observed, “The more casual and unprepared that listeners are as they come to worship the less likely they are to experience God. Al... Continue Reading...

Do you use a sermon or series to cast vision for a new year in your church? Yes, a single sermon Yes, a sermon series Sort of touch on it in a message Not really Other ... Continue Reading...

Dave Scott offers helpful insights about preaching that will connect with the business leaders in your congregation. This article originally appeared in the Winter 2016 issue of Preaching magazine. Click her... Continue Reading...

Did your church have a special service or event on New Year’s Eve? Yes No Depends on what you mean by "special" ... Continue Reading...

There may not be anything more stressful to a pastor than a facility expansion.  We have all heard stories of building programs destroying a church’s ministry and culture.  One day the church is growing and the... Continue Reading...