by Bill Wilson | Oct 27, 2015 | Opinion
What is the most important staff position at your church? Of course, as a former pastor, I must declare that we cannot function without a pastor. What would we do without a music and worship leader? We cannot live without leadership for children or youth, can we? What... by Joe LaGuardia | Sep 22, 2015 | Opinion
Churches have been scrambling to attract young adults for the last few decades. Reaching this age group is a momentous task that requires changes in worship, leadership, preaching and outreach. Much of this change has been for the better – an ever fluid and... by Chuck Warnock | Dec 3, 2013 | Opinion
I have read many articles on church outreach in my 30 years of ministry. I’ve even written a few myself. However, I have never read an article on the ethics of outreach. Maybe it’s time for a look at the ethics of outreach. Here’s why. In Hibbing,... by Ellis Orozco | Jun 10, 2013 | Opinion
Like most people, I have several titles associated with my life. When being introduced in a formal setting, I am called “doctor.” When visiting the hospital, I am often called “reverend.” At church, most call me “pastor.” My wife,... by Mark Tidsworth | Jan 9, 2013 | Opinion
I am not against intentional marketing efforts by churches. Using social media, mass media and even old-fashioned print media can be helpful. It’s just that they are less helpful than disciples of Jesus pursuing an authentic, vitalized faith. Before a church...