The marks of a great church is how many they can disciple and mentor.
Author: Jay Jones
7 Ways to Get Your Church onto the Praying Field
Below is a synopsis of an article written by Jim Nicodem, an Author and Prayer Coach, detailing seven effective ways of motivating your church to prayer. 1. Set a Good Example 2. Pray as a Staff 3. Teach Regularly on the Topic of Prayer 4. Include Prayer Exercises in the Worship Services 5. Weave Prayer… Continue reading 7 Ways to Get Your Church onto the Praying Field
Quoted: JR Ensey on Speaking Out
Isn’t it amazing that we have the right, so far, to speak out on issues that face our nation and our faith, but when anyone does they are put under the microscope and their integrity and motives are questioned? “Who are YOU to say anything? Who do you think you are to speak up and… Continue reading Quoted: JR Ensey on Speaking Out
To Teach Them War
Judges 2:22 That through them I may prove Israel, whether they will keep the way of the LORD to walk therein, as their fathers did keep it, or not. Judges 2:23 Therefore the LORD left those nations, without driving them out hastily; neither delivered he them into the hand of Joshua. Judges 3:1 Now these… Continue reading To Teach Them War
Hymn: Take Time to Be Holy
1. Take time to be holy, speak oft with thy Lord; abide in him always, and feed on his word. Make friends of God’s children, help those who are weak, forgetting in nothing his blessing to seek. 2. Take time to be holy, the world rushes on; spend much time in secret with Jesus alone.… Continue reading Hymn: Take Time to Be Holy
Why College and Career Crowd is Dropping Church
Ed Stetzer with LifeWay gave a presentation at the International Christian Retail Show on some of his recent research. Following are the top reasons they’ve found that young adults are dropping out of church in this generation: 1. They simply want a break from church (27%); 2. They felt church members are judgmental and/or hypocritical… Continue reading Why College and Career Crowd is Dropping Church
Quoted: Rev. Johnny James on Pastoring
Every Pastor has to decide whether they’re going to control dozens or lead thousands.
Quoted: John Mason on Living
DON’T live within your means today. Talk with people smarter than you. Listen to those more spiritual than you. Ask questions of those more successful than you. Lend a hand to those less fortunate than you. Don’t stay where you are.
On The Pride of a Preacher
A young man was called upon to preach a big meeting. When he was asked to come to the pulpit to preach, he was so self-confident and egotistical that it was quit noticeable. However, when he got through preaching, it was evident to all that he had dropped the ball. Head lowered and feeling bad,… Continue reading On The Pride of a Preacher
Quoted: Jay Kesler on Faithfulness
We need to remember that faithfulness is not measured primarily by our highs but by our long. It’s our ability to remain faithful in the routines of life that proves our commitment.