Gaining grounds
Church cafés are on the rise in large churches. But, launching a successful one requires expert advice.
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WEB-EXCLUSIVE: Do you really need a Master of Divinity to pastor?
Statistics from groups such as the Association of Theological Schools reveal that the Master of Divinity degree
Read More >Learning from the greatest coaches
One place few pastors look for leadership wisdom is in the realm of coaching. I love reading books by coaches. Books by John Wooden, Pete Carroll, Phil Jackson, Joe Torre and others are a part of my library. Some of the best leadership lesson I’ve gleaned over the years have been from coaches — my […]
Read More >Contemplative practices gaining with youth, young adults
By Jeff Brumley ASSOCIATED BAPTIST PRESS — Some contemplative spiritual practices may be as old as Christianity itself, but they are increasingly attracting younger generations hungry for alternatives to contemporary, flashy worship. Case in point: portions of an international Taizé pilgrimage hosted by First Baptist Church of Austin, TX, this weekend are open only to […]
Read More >Global Christian Business Leaders Conference on September 21-25, 2014
AMELIA ISLAND, Fla. — Christian Newswire — The Fellowship of Companies for Christ International (FCCI) will host its 35th annual Global Business Leaders Conference on September 21-25 at the Ritz-Carlton, 4735 Amelia Island Parkway. With the theme “Run to Win,” the event will feature a mix of keynote addresses, breakout sessions, praise and worship, prayer, […]
Read More >In WikiWorship, church members help edit the sermon
By Amanda Greene WILMINGTON, N.C. / (RNS) — Turning part of the message over to church members is the concept behind a new worship model called WikiWorship. Yes, that’s wiki as in Wikipedia. It was developed by the Rev. Philip Chryst, pastor of a United Methodist mission in Wilmington, as part of an evangelism course […]
Read More >White House, faith leaders, discuss disability
By Bob Allen ASSOCIATED BAPTIST PRESS — American Baptist Home Mission Societies was among 16 faith groups represented at a White House meeting March 10 on issues including support within the religious community for a U.N. disability treaty opposed by conservative Republicans in the U.S. Senate. Members of the Interfaith Disability Advocacy Coalition joined staff […]
Read More >5 levels of church disasters
She was adamant about going through with the baptism. I tried to convince her to put it off a week. The heating element in the baptistery had gone out. It was January. The morning’s temperature was somewhere below zero. It wasn’t a crisis, but it felt like it. We spent the Bible study hour boiling […]
Read More >Do you believe in those you’re leading?
People are led best by people who believe in them.
Read More >Community Bible Church launches new Roku channel and free mobile app
CHRISTIAN NEWSWIRE / SAN ANTONIO — Community Bible Church (CBC), an interdenominational church that has developed a massive worldwide following thanks to online outreach, is now connecting with followers in two innovative ways: a new video channel accessible using Roku streaming media players, and a free mobile app with a host of updated features, now available […]
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