September 2004

As ministers, we approach each day as if we're working for God, and our mission is literally to save the world. But the fact is -- there will always be more work to do in ministry, and that's why we must deliberately take time away from work.

God did it, resting one day after working six, so why should we think the world will fall apart of we aren't on the job 24/7? Here are five steps toward recovery from ministry workaholism ...
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One of the biggest hurdles you face as a church leader is convincing attenders they need to commit themselves to the church family and become members. Today’s culture of independent individualism has created many spiritual orphans -- “bunny believers,” who hop around from one church to another without any identity, accountability or commitment.

Many believe it is possible to be a “good Christian” without joining a local church. How can you convince them otherwise? God is not silent on the issue. The Bible offers many compelling reasons why every believer needs to be committed and active in a local fellowship ...
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Larry the Cucumber plays a silly Japanese Sumo named the Italian Scallion. He has a wrestling match with Apollo Gourd. It has funny music and is cool. You should watch this movie to learn to persevere (that means to keep-on-keeping on what you are doing...

"I wait quietly before God, for my hope is in him." Psalm 62:5 NLT

ALPHARETTA, Ga. (BP)--Local schools are now in full swing, teaching about a world of evolution, relative truth and safe sex. Do you look at your local public school as dangerous and unreachable or as a field of young souls open to the light of the Gospel...

LAKE FOREST, Calif. (BP)--Best-selling author of The Purpose-Driven Life , Southern California pastor Rick Warren, is set to embark on a tour marking the two-year anniversary of the book’s release. “No one is more amazed than I am that this book has been...

Over the years, I’ve become convinced that the most difficult part of preaching -- and the most important part -- is the application. Most of us love the exegesis, as we dig into the text and find those juicy tidbits of insight. But making the connection...

This is a guidebook for leading churches into a digital age. The book offers practical strategies for integrating technology and ministry, including websites, chat rooms, digital video, and more. This will be a helpful book for church leaders who want...