The Three Things People Need to Hear at Church
by Bob D’Ambrosio When you walk through the front door, you see huge words that say “You belong.” As you enter the facility, more signage communicates that you’ve just walked…
by Bob D’Ambrosio When you walk through the front door, you see huge words that say “You belong.” As you enter the facility, more signage communicates that you’ve just walked…
by Austin Maxheimer If you have ever been to small group leader training, chances are you have received coaching on creating ownership of your group by divvying up roles: “You…
by Thom Schultz Surprise! It’s one of the missing ingredients in today’s church. Most church worship services and programs have become so predictable, so varnished, so rehearsed, and so scripted…
by Thom Schultz People describe the Christian faith as a “personal relationship with Jesus.” But in the church, how have we gone about encouraging and developing that relationship with Christ?…
by Joani Schultz Ever seen a “smombie”? I have. And the sight scares me. Combine a smartphone with a zombie—and you get a “smombie.” Humans walking like zombies, faces down.…
by Zach Below A few nights ago, my wife and I were reminiscing on our first year in youth ministry. It felt like the world back in 2003 was light-years…
by Doug Pollock Several years ago, I was invited to speak at one of the largest churches in Colorado. After flying into Denver, I was shuttled over to my rental…
by Zach Below In From Couch to Community, my co-author Austin Maxheimer and I attempt to make a strong case that the most powerful and natural way to get people…
by Thom Schultz The old pastor advised the new young minister: “Whatever you do, don’t form any friendships in the church.” I’ve often heard this advice in the church and…