FREE WEBINAR: Church Shooting in Texas: What lessons can be learned
On December 29, 2019, a lone gunman opened fire in the sanctuary of the West Freeway Church of Christ in White Settlement, Texas. Within a matter of seconds, the gunmen…
Karen Hennings
Posts by Karen
Recognizing (and Channeling) People’s Fear of Change
Change is inevitable. I’m reminded of that every day when I get out of bed to the tune of my creaking joints or as I extend my arm to read…
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The New Front Door of Church: From web to welcome
The front door of the church is changing. Today, more people will visit your church online rather than on-site. Tony Morgan of The Unstuck Group has observed that over the…
“Rich People Apples” and Other Barriers to Church Involvement
My son was in town recently to attend a friend’s wedding. He’s a grad student in another state, and my wife and I love any chance we can get to…
What Career Planning for Teens Can Teach Us About the Future of the Church
“What do you want to be when you grow up?” We ask kids that question all the time. Which is kind of dumb, because kids have no idea, and they…
How to Help Your Team Pick the Best Curriculum
With the start of the new school year comes the beginning of the Sunday school year, too. Which means fresh opportunities to reach kids and families with meaningful Bible experiences.…
Why Reality Training Needs to Feel Real
By Craig Cable The first radio call came in from our church administrator. “There’s a man fighting with the pastor in his office!” As another security team member and I…
4 Fun Ways to Help the People at Your Church Find Their Ministry
By Bob D’Ambrosio Discovering your gifts and passions doesn’t have to be complicated. Here are some simple and fun ideas to help the people at your church discover their ministry.…
Church Marketing 101: Know Thy Audience
Marketers of top brands like Nike and Apple live by a cardinal rule: “Thou shalt know thine audience!” I think Jesus was the ultimate marketer. He knew his audience intimately,…
Turning a blind eye may be putting your church at risk
We’ve all heard the idiom to turn a blind eye, but did you know that the phrase is attributed to the Royal Navy war hero Admiral Horatio Nelson? During the…
