
Christmas Carols in Advent? Yes!
This year, worshipers at the Washington, DC, church where I serve will be hearing Christmas carols on November 29, the first Sunday of Advent. In…
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This year, worshipers at the Washington, DC, church where I serve will be hearing Christmas carols on November 29, the first Sunday of Advent. In…
Growing churches are churches that have learned that God intends for us to be a people for others. The church needs more than its pastor…
Do you remember those prank peanut cans? You would buy one at a novelty store, and then give it to one of your friends. When…
Many churches have a way of doing things that doesn’t allow for new people to connect. Without even knowing it, we exclude those we truly…
I have visited churches where I approach the front doors and am immediately met by my first greeter. The eager greeter hands me a bulletin…
In an ideal world, everyone would arrive 10 to 15 minutes early for worship. They would greet five people as they walk toward the building…
I was once pastor of a church where the Sunday morning worship service was broadcast live on radio. I never dreamed what a difference that…
I once had a friend who attended church regularly with his wife, but he would wait in the narthex until after the “passing of the…
Church people might see themselves as welcoming, because they run promotions claiming, “Our doors are open,” and “Our lights are on,” or maybe they hang…
This weekend, all across the country, leaders are going to get up in front of their churches and talk about upcoming events and opportunities to…
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