My recent conversation with a student minister reminded me of a unique challenge brought on by all the virtual gatherings we’ve having during the Coronavirus pandemic. He had become aware of the need to plan guys-only and girls-only online meetings, so that leaders could ask students difficult account-ability questions about their screen time. In other […]
Church at home: LifeWay offers more resources for kids, instructions for free downloads
I want to share with you all some information that LifeWay is freely sharing with churches to use during this time of social distancing. These are things you can share with your families, or be creative in using in your ministry to help families continue fun Bible studies during their time at home. Currently, they’re […]
Take time to mentor teens
My oldest son showed signs early on that he is a gifted teacher. When he was a teenager, he had opportunities to serve in our church’s youth group. But as his pastor, I missed a strategic opportunity to help him grow. I should have paired him with that church’s master Sunday school teacher, Miss Norma, […]
Turn back-to-school outreach into a year-round opportunity
Back-to-school season is upon us, offering your church a great opportunity to serve families, teachers, and administrators in your community. Much of our back-to-school outreach often centers around meeting physical needs. School supplies, free haircuts, new tennis shoes—all of those giveaways and donations are wonderful ways to help families in this busy, often expensive season. […]
The key to successful outreach
For church leaders, the end of an outreach event is only the beginning. This is heavy on my heart as we enter Vacation Bible School season, and I’m reminded how crucial a church’s follow-up process is to their overall VBS strategy. Read…