Last time, we introduced the first of our five questions: QUESTION 1: How do we engage new people? Now that you’ve had some time to think about the various ways your congregation engages new people, let’s assume that you need to find some additional ways. After all, your current level of engagement is what is
Month: March 2015
The Big 5 Questions: Their Answers Will Revitalize Your Church – Part 1
In our work with hundreds of churches over the past several years, we have come to conclude that there are five questions every congregation must ask if they will see the effectiveness of their church increase. These five questions can rescue the declining church and propel the strong church to greater heights. These five questions
A Pastor’s Battle with Insecurity – Part 16
How do you react when someone applauds your efforts? For a pastor, the moment of appreciation has an awkwardness that’s hard to fully grasp. Yet, managing this moment and receiving gratitude in a healthy manner are essential for building self-worth. Over the past four months, we’ve been exploring the pastor’s battle with insecurity. We’ve considered
A Pastor’s Battle with Insecurity – Part 15
Over the previous two weeks, we have looked at the first two components of a biblical sense of self-worth—Identity and Brokenness. These two seem, at first, to work in opposite directions. The one would build us up as we consider the value with which God views us. The other would bring us down in recognition
A Pastor’s Battle with Insecurity – Part 14
This week, we are continuing our look at the healthy strategies for winning the long-term battles with your insecurities. Last week, we discussed the importance of building our personal identities on the truthful view God provides. If we can see ourselves as He sees us, we will end up with the right balance when weighing
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