4 Ways to Keep Your Group Outwardly Focused
“The natural inertia of any group is to turn inward.” That statement was made by my friend and Lifeway’s former Director of Sunday School, David Francis. I’ve repeated it numerous times while leading training –
How to Pray for Your Church Staff
It takes many hands throughout the week to ensure that the ministry keeps rolling at a local church beyond Sunday’s services. And as an active church staff member, I can honestly say that there is
Free Resource! Easter Egg Hunt Planning Checklist
It’s hard to believe Easter is just two weeks away! If your church is hosting an Easter Egg Hunt, plans are well underway (hopefully). It’s easy to get lost in the details of an event.
6 Ways to Engage Your Group Members in Bible Study
Let’s face it, not everyone arrives at your Bible study ready to learn. On many occasions, the minds of your group members are focused on just about anything but Bible study! People come into our
Are You Still Growing In The Lord?
I Peter 2:1-3 says: "Wherefore laying aside all malice, and all guile, and hypocrisies, and envies, and all evil speakings,
Stewardship for Kids
We’ve been blessed by the stewardship blogs from Dr. Rick Carter over the last two weeks. We pray they have
7 Times to Schedule Training
Aubry Malphurs made a strong statement when he said, “If we ask our people to lead any ministry of the
Easy, Quick and Free Appreciation Gift You Can Give To Your Kid’s Ministry Workers For Christmas This Sunday!
Our Kid Ministry Leaders and Sunday School teachers are some of the hardest working volunteers we serve alongside all year.
Are You Prepared for Your Holiday Guests?
There are a plethora of events and activities, as well as skillfully coordinated planning, that takes place in a church’s
Voter Prayer Guide
1. Pray for Life and Cultural Rethinking — Pray that millions of Americans who do not attend church might see right and