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Half a Child and the J127 Curriculum
David C Cook publishing is well known for their books and music, but not many people know that they are actually a nonprofit using a considerable amount of their proceeds for global ministry....
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Act Like Men Conference 2013
In 1 Corinthians 16:13-14, Paul admonishes us to, “Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. Let all that you do be done in love.” It is a beautiful mixture of tenderness and...
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The Bible App for Kids
YouVersion has partnered with OneHope to release a free kids Bible app for iOS and Android devices. Oven Bits developed the app and has a great behind the scenes look at the creation process. Download...
View ArticleMeasuring the Intangible with 6 Symptoms of Discipleship
Guest Writer: Ben Savage When you work with church leaders for long enough, you begin to identify common themes and challenges. I have been involved in lay leadership in several churches and have...
View ArticleOpen Church is Hiring a Program Director
UPDATE: This position has been filled. Open Church helps Christians collaborate, learn from each other, and share resources. We accomplish this in 2 ways: Manage a database directory of people,...
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Did you hear what Open Church is doing in 2015? (infographic)
I am excited to announce that after spending 4 years with Open Church getting the right relationships in place, now is the time to build the infrastructure needed to help Christians globally...
View ArticleCode for the Kingdom is launching a Global Hackathon this October
After hosting local hackathons across Silicon Valley, Seattle, India, and Austin, Code for the Kingdom is launching its first global hackathon on October 2-4, 2015. Featuring 12 host cities,...
View ArticleJoin Open Church
It is an exciting year for Open Church! I’d love for you to join us as we build a global library of free resources and a directory of key initiatives in God’s Kingdom. There are 17 roles that can be...
View ArticleBusiness Meets Ministry with the Revive Network
Revive is a strategic network where leaders in the Church & marketplace come together to collaborate and explore how they can transform cities & culture together. There will be events, a...
View ArticleAre Fun-Filled Church Events Missing the Point?
Last week Matthew Paul Turner reached out to get my opinion on church Father’s Day celebrations like Church Unlimited’s Baconfest (Corpus Christi, TX) – offering 5 types of free bacon cuisine to draw a...
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70 Creative Church Set Designs
We’ve updated our list of creative church set designs, which includes: 9 new stages for 2013 10 new stages for 2012 1 new stage for 2011 1 new stage for 2010 1 new stage for 2009 Church set designs...
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Was Apostle Paul seeker sensitive?
Was the Apostle Paul seeker sensitive? I think so but not in the same sense as today’s churches labeled “seeker sensitive.” Today’s seeker sensitive churches are defined as being hyper-attuned to...
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The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Church Small Groups
Looking for a church small group? First read these 7 habits of highly effective church small groups. You’ll know better! Whether you go to a large church with thousands or a small church with dozens,...
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Online Tithing – 8 Ways To Shift Your Congregation’s Perspective
This post is sponsored by Sharefaith – Online Giving For Churches. 100% Free with any Sharefaith membership. Online tithing is nothing new. It’s been reported that 61% of people under the age of 24...
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Best Health Insurance for Churches 2016
The cost of health insurance for churches is on the rise. What is the best plan? It’s difficult to maneuver through the various options, especially given the fragility that seems to frame the need of...
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10 Reasons To Be A Sunday School Volunteer
Sunday School volunteer work can oftentimes get a bad rap. It is the ministry of stinky diapers, screaming toddlers, booger-pickers, and unexpected vomiters. And yes, it is all of those things! But to...
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The Ultimate Guide for Doing Sound for Church and Worship
How to do sound for church and worship? We asked our friend, Doug Gould, who is an expert in doing sound for church and worship, to put together the most comprehensive and detailed manual and guide...
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20 Very Useful Apps and Tools for Worship Teams
For worship teams, technology has always been part of the process from the formation of new instruments to Bach’s creation of music theory. Even the architecture of cathedrals and chapels required...
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10 Reasons Your Church Should Do Vacation Bible School
Vacation Bible School, or VBS, is the centerpiece of many churches’ calendars. VBS is a week-long, high-energy, high-creativity Sunday School event that, when implemented correctly, can transform a...
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10 Reasons Why Accountability for Pastors Is Paramount
It seems that a week does not go by without reading or seeing something on social media about a prominent pastor who falls from grace or acts out of touch. Whether it’s Mark Driscoll’s ouster and...
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