Small churches. Do everything yourself at first. Use faithful laymen as leaders. Make sure they prove themselves faithful first. Meet with them regularly. Hire a Maintenance Man first. Hire a Financial Secretary second. Brainstorm. Teach … Read More

Adding Ministries. Let three things veto any new ministry. FACULTY, FACILITIES, and FINANCES. Ministries are a by-product of soul winning, baptisms, and new members. One adult couple can literally bring in 25 guests on a … Read More

Keep track of themes for Sunday school, Sunday am, Sunday pm, and Wednesday pm. At the end of the calendar year add up how many themes you covered in the last year. Whatever topics you … Read More

Pastoral advice. Be careful about what you hear and more careful about what you say. Live within your income. Be thoughtful of others. Know the Bible. Memorize Scriptures. Live with the poets. Carry 3×5 cards. … Read More

Advice for pastors. Know people by name. Silence is golden in counseling. Protect your ears. Be careful of your appearance-shave daily, shoes shined, and clothes pressed. Live within your income. Be prompt. Do it now-delays … Read More

Plateauing happens. The Joseph principle-7 yrs feast & 7 yrs famine. Fight it-have many hooks in the water. Focus on everyone getting one down the aisle each wk. Build up your church-wide S/W night. 15 … Read More

IDEA-Public Relations-Pay bills on time. Introduce yourself to public officials. Honor public servants. Conduct public school Bible classes. Invite the Mayor to open up a Conference. Cosmetically improve your property on the outside once a … Read More

IDEA-Adding ministries. Ministries should be a by-product of soul winning. Three things should veto any new ministry-FINANCES, FACULTY, and FACILITIES. You must have all three. If you cannot pay for it, control it, or house … Read More