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FIRST-PERSON: This Christmas, give a Bible

Published on December 7, 2011

God"s Word -- the Bible -- is a gift that can actually impact someone"s eternity!... Continue Reading »

Fresh Ideas: Give the Gift That Keeps on Living – by Diana Davis

Published on November 24, 2011

For our anniversary gift, I found a beautiful leather briefcase for my husband. The brand's tagline was ?Your kids will fight over it when you?re dead.? It was a great gift, but here's a Christmas gift idea that's much... Continue Reading »

Fresh Ideas: Will Your Church Give a Sacrificial Lottie Moon Offering? – by Diana Davis

Published on November 10, 2011

When an Indiana pastor asked his small congregation to set a sacrificial goal for their Lottie Moon offering, he never expected this. A goal of $500 would have been a challenge for Iglesia Bautista Hispana El Calvario, but they... Continue Reading »

FIRST-PERSON: Creative goal-setting ideas for the Lottie Moon offering

Published on November 8, 2011

When an Indiana pastor asked his small congregation to set a sacrificial goal for their Lottie Moon offering, he never expected this. A goal of $500 would have been a challenge for Iglesia Bautista Hispana El Calvario, but they... Continue Reading »

Fresh Ideas – by Diana Davis

Published on October 13, 2011

They chatted, teary-eyed, about the enormous encouragement of Minister Appreciation Day each October. The pastor and his wife said, 'they really go all-out!? Over the years, their church's thoughtfully-prepared gifts had included a gift card to a fancy restaurant,... Continue Reading »

FIRST-PERSON: Encourage your pastor on Minister Appreciation Day

Published on October 4, 2011

They chatted, teary-eyed, about the enormous encouragement of Minister Appreciation Day each October.... Continue Reading »

Fresh Ideas: Five Ways to Commemorate the 10th Anniversary of 9/11 – by Diana Davis

Published on September 1, 2011

It was 5:00 a.m. on the first anniversary of 9/11. I was in New York as a victim chaplain to minister to family members at the memorial service that day. Standing in the darkness overlooking the gaping hole left... Continue Reading »

FIRST-PERSON: 5 ways to commemorate 9/11 at church

Published on August 25, 2011

Since the 10th anniversary of 9/11 falls on a Sunday, how can you acknowledge it at your church?... Continue Reading »

FIRST-PERSON: 4 steps to encourage a church planter

Published on August 2, 2011

Planting new churches is a high priority for Southern Baptists, who are committed to planting record numbers of them, especially in highly populated, under-reached cities.... Continue Reading »

Fresh Ideas: Christian Cool in Middle School – by Diana Davis

Published on July 21, 2011

It's an enormous transition time, both for preteens and parents. How can a church assist its students entering middle school this year? Try this fresh idea.... Continue Reading »

Fresh Ideas: Taking Christ to the Condos – by Diana Davis

Published on June 23, 2011

Do you realize that well over half of all people living in North America reside in multihousing, such as condos, apartments and high rises? And an estimated 95 percent of multihousing residents are lost without Christ! This means that... Continue Reading »

Fresh Ideas: Uplifting Gift Ideas for Your Graduate – by Diana Davis

Published on May 26, 2011

Someone you love is graduating? For a gift to encourage a Christian student, try one of these fresh ideas.... Continue Reading »