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Attention to detail – part 3

Here are some general tips: 1. Make sure your website, Facebook page, and other online properties are up to date! 2. Remember special days – don’t overlook Veterans Day, Grandparents Day, September 11, Pearl Harbor Day, or others – especially … Continue reading

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Daily in the Word

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Attention to detail – part 2 (the facilities)

Attention to detail is essential in your facilities as well.  Here are some pointers: 1). The Sanctuary.  Keep it clean, neat, and orderly.  If you have chairs, straighten them.  If you have pictures or banner – make sure they are … Continue reading

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Attention to detail – part 1

The leadership of a vibrant church must be focused on the details.  We understand the big picture: souls being saved, lives being changed, and people growing in Christ.  However, your congregation is usually focused on the small details. Did you … Continue reading

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A Foundation of Prayer

A vibrant church is a church with a strong foundation of prayer.  I believe a Wednesday night prayer service should be focused on prayer first.  Too often a Wednesday night prayer service tacks some prayer time onto the end of … Continue reading

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10 STUPID THINGS CHRISTIAN PASTORS SHOULD NEVER DO – Billy Hallowell @ theBlaze

Christian pastors are known for their kindness, care for their congregations and inspirational faith messages. While goodness is expected from these coveted individuals, controversy and scandal, even among men and women of faith, isn’t infrequent. Infidelity, drug and substance abuse, … Continue reading

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Minister to who you have!

The Great Shepherd has taught His Under-shepherds that He “will build His Church” and that He “will draw all men nigh”.  That should be a great encouragement to the local pastor in understanding that God knows who is in our … Continue reading

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Know who you are – and Define it!

Churches today are trying so hard to be “all things to all people” that they are becoming vague in their definition and description.  People that are actually looking for churches know exactly what kind of church they are looking for. … Continue reading

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Missions – Part 2

Continuing on how Missions are essential to having a vibrant church: 4) Keep in contact with your Missionaries.  Churches expect their missionaries to regularly send back a report – but I have found it extremely beneficial to send a quarterly … Continue reading

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Missions – Part 1

A vibrant church must have a strong emphasis on Missions.  When the Pastor and Church leadership show the importance of Missions, the congregation gets behind Missions with their giving and with their interest. 1) Keep the Church up to date. … Continue reading

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