By Anthony Mullins, US Regional Director, Southeast I was running late, of my own doing, which increased the anxiety I was feeling about the sermon I was about to preach. My sermon preparation wasn’t up to usual standards and the message was going to be broadcast live to the Facebook world (at least those brave … Continue reading "Member Care Ministry" Read the article
Many of us don’t like challenges — to be challenged or to challenge others. Yet they are an essential part of leaders working toward being liberators. By David Howe, Pastor, Elkhart and Fort Wayne, Indiana When I was young, I developed a fear of putting my face in water. I couldn’t put it under the … Continue reading "The Necessity of Challenge" Read the article
A Faith Avenue team cannot be built in a day and requires intentionally engaging and equipping ministry workers. By Michelle Fleming, Media Director How do you measure the health of a church? Some folks would advise to look at measurables like attendance, buildings, and cash. These metrics can be helpful, but they do not measure … Continue reading "Building Faith Avenue Teams" Read the article
Our focus on healthy church and the three avenues of Hope, Faith and Love are applicable to any size group or congregation. “We only have eight people in our group; how are we expected to have a champion or coordinator for the Hope, Faith and Love avenues?” The simple answer is you aren’t. While we … Continue reading "Hope, Faith and Love in a Fellowship Group" Read the article
