Debt. It is not sinful to have debt. It is not sinful to charge or pay interest. It is not sinful to invest. It is sinful not to pay your debts on time. It is … Read More
Here Is An Idea – Leaders
Leaders. Take care of the little things-they will take care of the big things. If you have to remind them of your position you have lost your purpose. When you create and inspire you have … Read More
Here Is An Idea – Ministry Moments
Ministry Adjustments I. Know the difference between “change” and “improvement”. Change comes from doing nothing. Improvement comes on purpose. Adjustments must be improvements. Never jerk the steering wheel. The law of thermodynamics is everything left … Read More
Here Is An Idea – Building a Base
Building a Base. The broader the base the bigger the building. Jesus taught twelve and turned the world right-side up. Keep the Sunday School class enrollment low. Have a lot of Sunday School classes with … Read More
Here Is An Idea – Motivation
Motivation. Stick with the basics. Get a taste of the unselfish life. Look for ways to motivate yourself first. Stability gives security. Invest in others. Lead by example more than exhortation. You do not need … Read More
Here Is An Idea – Vital Stats
IDEA-Vital Stats. Car count. Men count. Giving units. Wednesday night count. Sunday night count. Sunday school classes count. Sunday school count. Bus worker count. Soul winning count. Total man hours on the streets. Souls saved … Read More
Here Is An Idea – Leaders
Leaders. Lead by example. Prepare for each service. Be a man of prayer. Avoid peer pressure. Pay bills ahead of time. Win souls. Have a convert for baptism each Sunday. Never cancel a service or … Read More
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Church Growth Factors I. Pastor and staff producing baptisms every week. Organized soul winning meetings. Pastor and staff being visible at soul winning meetings. Building the soul winning crowd. Enlisting SS teachers from soul winners. … Read More
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Adjustments. Know the difference in change and improvement. Improvement comes on purpose. Change comes from doing nothing. 3 vetos-FINANCES, FACULTY, and FACILITIES. Slowly turn the steering wheel. Brainstorm with staff or men. Keep the local … Read More
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Counsel to Pastors I. Stay put in a crisis. Keep to your pulpit. Know your people by name. Be a student of the Bible. Memorize Scripture. Win souls. Pray for power. Stir the baptismal waters … Read More