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 26 Jun 2008 | Downsizing for evangelism |
| A former denominational leader has established a new, non-profit organization aimed at helping pastors and lay leaders to reach a generation that is often turned off by traditional forms of church. This conversational form of evangelism aims to forsake mass crusade-style events to touch the world on a more personal level. | |
| 28 Mar 2008 | Earth-friendly is good for church finances and evangelism |
| A leading Bible publisher recently announced it will discontinue the use of synthetic covers, symbolizing environmental moves that are increasing across the Christian world. Not only can energy saving steps save considerable sums of money, they can create opportunities to witness with the non-church-going world. That creates a win-win situation. | |
| 12 Mar 2008 | Vatican modernizes sins with hopeless list |
| Vatican's new list of sins offers no hope and no relevance for people. Churches should consider instead messages of grace and change. | |
| 13 Feb 2008 | 3 tips for visitor surveys that work to improve a church's welcome |
| What does your church really need to know from new people? How can you get that information? And what will you do with it? If you really want to improve your church's welcome, ask your visitors how with a survey. | |
| 01 Feb 2008 | Counseling on the rise in the modern Church |
In recent years, an increasing emphasis on biblically-based counseling has decreased some of the hostility in the Church toward matters related to psychology. As Christians have become more open to counseling, options for using this as a ministry tool have expanded. Here are some pros and cons about the situation, including considerations before starting a counseling center. | |
| 01 Feb 2008 | Ministry 101: Counseling programs that work |
Setting up an effective counseling ministry for your church requires more than a wooden booth with a "The Psychiatrist is In" sign. But there are ways for even smaller congregations to address a growing need for counseling. Church Central spoke with counselors at both mega- and average-sized congregations around the country to determine the basics of counseling programs that work. | |
| 15 Jan 2008 | 10 tips for Web sites that work |
| Simply having a presence on the Internet is not enough for churches that are interested in using the Web as a tool for better evangelism, fellowship, discipleship, and more. Check out these 10 tips from Ken Johnson, a consultant with the Society for Church Consulting. | |
| 11 Jan 2008 | Reaching America's fastest growing population |
| America's rising Hispanic population may be linked to the rise in believers who identify as Pentecostal and charismatic. More Latinos also offer a new outreach opportunity for churches intent on serving their communities. | |
| 08 Jan 2008 | BOOK REVIEW: 'Renew Your Congregation' |
| With some 80 percent of America’s churches plateaued or declining, pastors are searching for answers to rekindling excitement within congregations. In this easy-to-read and sometimes amusing book, a veteran Disciples of Christ minister shares some of the insights he gained from turning around a declining church. | |
| 08 Jan 2008 | BOOK REVIEW: 'Renew Your Congregation' |
| With some 80 percent of America’s churches plateaued or declining, pastors are searching for answers to rekindling excitement within congregations. In this easy-to-read and sometimes amusing book, a veteran Disciples of Christ minister shares some of the insights he gained from turning around a declining church. | |
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