October, a month often dedicated to celebrating pastors, also offers a unique opportunity to acknowledge the invaluable role of their wives. As a pastor’s wife for nearly two decades, I’ve experienced the incredible privilege of witnessing God’s work firsthand. Yet, this privileged position also comes with its share of challenges, including betrayal, loneliness, and even […]
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Lifeway Research recently interviewed four churches that have been effective at reaching and discipling young adults. As they described what’s working in their ministries, they focused on how young adults are connected to the church as a whole, especially through small groups. Each actively invests in and celebrates their small groups of young adults. No matter your church size or context, there are things your ministry can do to engage the young adult population in your community.
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Children ask all kinds of questions—some easy, some difficult. In today’s culture, it seems kids are facing tough questions at younger and younger ages. Elementary-aged children are grappling with issues of identity and safety, while parents are navigating challenges like online content and school bullying. As church leaders, how do we help people respond to these complex questions?
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One of my research-based answers is that many church members are confused about the meaning of church-based evangelism. The confusion often lies in understanding what constitutes an evangelistic ministry in a church.
How do you start a children’s ministry and develop it for sustainable growth? In a free New Churches course, “10 Steps to Developing a Children’s Ministry,” I share how to begin making young disciples in your church. Through this course, you can learn how to build up and build out a Christ-centered children’s ministry with these 10 steps.
