From Guests to Givers
The local church has been strategically positioned to make a difference in a local community. Unfortunately, many communities do not kn…
Course Category: Discipleship
The Uniqueness & Danger of Ministry
The uniqueness and danger of ministry can often produce desert-like feelings, where we seek an oasis as a respite from the stress of our c…
Being Stretched
Many of us are aware of the physical benefits of exercising and stretching for our health. We also need to realize that stretching ourselv…
Creating Engaging Children’s Services
There are a lot of days our kids ministry can look and sound a lot like a circus. In this course we look at how to prepare our volunteers, ki…
Closing the Gap
Are you experiencing the frustration that many leaders experience when our current reality doesn’t match up with the dream that is in our h…
Children’s Ministry Inner Structure
A strong ministry is always supported by a strong structure. In this course we take a look at several key fundamental elements that create a …
Finding Your Ministries Identity
One thing we all want in this life is to know our purpose. Just as we all have a personality as individuals, so do our ministries. God has…
The Nature of Young Adult Ministry
Young adulthood may best be described using Charles Dickens quote, “The best of times and the worst of times!” Young adults are in the cri…
20 Things a Minister Needs to Know
We have all had moments in ministry when we’ve said, “WOW! I wish I had known *that* when I was getting started!” Well, there’s no teach…
Why Small Groups?
Life change happens in the context of meaningful relationships. Small groups are a great tool of discipleship that will create an environme…