Millennials Leaving The Church Group Discussion

‘We want to be mentored, not preached at’ A flashy service but not personal relationships seems like just a show. Seems like money is being wasted and is a turn-off. Missions and values Mission statements are relatively new. Important to keep it simple....

Blessing Notes

Things you’ll need: Blank note cards, pens, pencils, etc. Faith Talk: Words are influential. Positive words, encouraging words, and inspiring words imprint the heart of the hearer. Share times when you have been encouraged by someone’s words. Sadly, words...

Embracing and Cultivating Diversity in the Church

Diversity Defined: State of different types of people (as people of different races or cultures) in a group or organization. (Webster) Recent Survey Findings on Race and the Church Is racial diversity good for America? – 82% yes, 14% no, 4% not sure Are Churches...

Leading and Following Well

1. GIVE your heart (to the Lord). Proverbs 3:5–6  Ministry is from the heart Priorities: God, then family, then ministry 2. GUARD your heart. Proverbs 4:23 If you don’t make a goal, you’ll hit it every time. Make a plan to care for your heart now. 3....

Leading Your Church to Invest in Your Community

Three Characteristics of Community Investment: Biblical most important Practical must be hands-on Relevant know your context and meet people where they are 1. Biblical Ephesians 4:11–12: You are being trained to lead others. Pour into others. Jeremiah 29:7: Be salt...

10 Ways to Make the Most of your Time as a MA

1. Spend TIME with the LORD daily! Don’t let this be what falls behind in the busy-ness of life 1 Timothy 6:6–guard what has been entrusted to you. 2. Keep the MISSION in mind! Keep in mind what the church, and in turn you, are about while here. Stay on the...