
Camps prepare next generation for ministry
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. – It was 1994. He had just completed his freshman year of college and was diving into his first of what would be three summers working on the FUGE Camps staff.
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. – It was 1994. He had just completed his freshman year of college and was diving into his first of what would be three summers working on the FUGE Camps staff.
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In the vibrant and sometimes unpredictable world of children’s ministry, the relationship between a kids minister and their pastor can make all the difference. While curriculum, volunteers, and creative programming are essential, the support and leadership of the pastor are foundational to a thriving ministry.
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When it comes to church finances, trust is everything. Every dollar given in tithes, offerings, or designated gifts is an act of worship, and our churches have the responsibility to handle those resources with integrity. The truth is, no church is completely immune to financial missteps, or even fraud. But with some intentional safeguards in place, we can reduce risk, protect our ministries, and strengthen the confidence of those who give.
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What do your church members miss out on when they miss a Sunday at your church? Do they miss out on an event or a production, or do they miss out on a participatory experience that shapes their spiritual lives?
Last month, my church hosted an event called “Together for the Nations” put on by the International Mission Board (IMB). The purpose of this event was to introduce churches to the work of the IMB and encourage them to consider ways to join these mission efforts around the world. Several topics were addressed at this event, but the one from which I gleaned the most was about mobilizing God’s people for mission work.
In going house to house and knocking on doors to share the Gospel, Brandon Kiesling acknowledges "I get turned away more than I get the opportunity to lead people to faith in Jesus Christ. However, I have also seen a number of people turn to Jesus and get folded into a local church."