The Phone Call that Reminded Me: The Importance of a Nursing Home Ministry
A 90-year-old woman shared a request with the activities director at a local nursing home. It wasn't for a blanket or a
Build Momentum with a Simple Social Media Plan: Turning one Sunday sermon into a full week of gospel-centered content
Have you ever looked at social media and wondered, “How can our church possibly stand out when there is so much content
Gospel Hospitality: Welcoming Summer Visitors with Spiritual Discernment
Our family pulled into the parking lot of a small church in Tennessee on a Sunday evening. While vacationing and away from
Backyard Mission Field: Summer Outreach Ideas That Don’t Require a Budget
Every summer, churches load up vans, book flights, and send teams across the country — or across the world — to do
Don’t Hibernate Your Ministry: 5 Reasons Winter Is Prime Time for Outreach
When the temperature drops and the days get shorter, it's tempting for churches to shift into hibernation mode. Attendance dips, energy wanes, and ministry
Rhythm Isn’t Just Repetition: Finding Fresh Purpose in Familiar Ministry Patterns
The calendar's open on your desk. It's January 2026, and you're looking at another year of ministry. VBS in June. Fall Festival
Starting 2026 Right: A Holistic Planning Guide for Ministry Leaders
Starting 2026 Right: A Holistic Planning Guide for Ministry Leaders As we approach a new year, ministry leaders face the familiar challenge
Is Your Christmas Service Actually Guest-Friendly?
Is Your Christmas Service Actually Guest-Friendly? Christmas services are one of the biggest opportunities of the year. People who haven't stepped foot
The Neglected Tool: Why Your Next Sermon May Need More Than Words
A single domino. A baseball home plate. Simple objects that carried eternal weight. These weren't props in a children's church lesson -
When Ministry Becomes Dangerous: Recognizing and Preventing Burnout
Information about pastoral burnout can be easily accessed in today’s information culture, but sadly the percentage of pastors who consider burnout is