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Viewpoint: Fall for Evangelism

Is your church planning a family-friendly fall event for your community? It may be a pumpkin parade, Fall Fest, a fabulous hayride, trunk-or-treat, a candy-walk or the town’s largest-ever city-wide, costumed hokey-pokey. You invest great effort and resources to... Continue Reading »

Viewpoint: Teaching Your Child to Worship

I sat behind a cute little boy in worship last Sunday. He was wearing stylish headphones and intently played game after game of Angry Birds on his smartphone. For the entire hour, he never even looked up. An older... Continue Reading »

Viewpoint: How to Grow a Sunday School Class

Ask yourself this important question: Does my small group or Sunday school class consistently reach new people for Christ? Try some of these simple tips to keep your class fresh and growing: — Am I late? Cultivate a high-energy,... Continue Reading »

Fresh Ideas: It’s Everywhere! – by Diana Davis

It's the first thing you see as you drive into the church parking lot. It's a focal point as you enter the lobby. You may discover it near the water fountain, the clock, the exit, the church bulletin, the... Continue Reading »

Fresh Ideas: A 30-Second Celebration – by Diana Davis

I?ve noticed an interesting common denominator in vibrant, growing churches: They always seem to be celebrating something God's doing there. Your church can do that! Use these two simple steps to add a mini-celebration during weekly church announcements.... Continue Reading »

Fresh Ideas: It’s Celebration Time – by Diana Davis

When a new believer is baptized, it's a momentous event. A life has been changed for eternity! Try these fresh ideas to make baptism a true celebration.... Continue Reading »

Fresh Ideas: The 5-Spot Test – by Diana Davis

Here's a simple way to evaluate how guests see your church building. Take the ?5-Spot Test.? Stop at five specific places around your church site for five minutes and answer five questions.... Continue Reading »

Fresh Ideas: Outreach Caroling – by Diana Davis

Now, here's a fun church-wide CHRISTmas project. Plan a gigantic caroling blitz with an outreach purpose. Every attendee at your church ? singles, kids, elderly, teens, couples, bad singers, occasional attendees ? everyone! ? is challenged to contribute one... Continue Reading »

Fresh Ideas: Put ‘Thanks’ in Thanksgiving – by Diana Davis

No way! We?d never accidentally forget the Thanksgiving turkey. We painstakingly prepare and beautifully serve it. But caught up with food, family and Black Friday sales, do we forget to offer sincere thanks to God? Here are seven ideas... Continue Reading »

FIRST-PERSON: Being God’s ambassador on Election Day

You’re standing in a block-long line, waiting to vote in our nation’s presidential election. God has placed you there as His ambassador. Ask Him to use you there. Here’s a couple of fresh ideas: VOTING LINE VIGILANCE — Look... Continue Reading »

Fresh Ideas: Pastor Appreciation Ideas for Teens and Kids – by Diana Davis

He's their pastor, too! As your church demonstrates love on Pastor Appreciation Day, parents and teachers can provide opportunities for children to honor him, too. Kids could make a banner. Sign a T-shirt. Sing a thank-you song. Draw a... Continue Reading »

Fresh Ideas: Sharing Jesus, 10 Seconds at a Time – by Diana Davis

I?m learning to tweet. It's amazing what can be said in 140 characters ?just a sentence or two. Snippets of info can be motivating. Informative. Inspiring. Captivating! Now imagine what would happen if you decide to speak a tweet-sized... Continue Reading »

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