Diana Davis

I love making lists. There's personal satisfaction in checking off accomplishments. List-making, however, can have a larger purpose than groceries or tasks. I recently led a women's retreat about witnessing. Ladies spent directed time making individual lists of unsaved... Continue Reading »

A church without prayer is like a Porsche without gas. It may look great, but there's not much power. Looking for a unique prayer opportunity for your church?... Continue Reading »

Bookstores are 'the place to be? these days. If your library's the best-kept secret at church, consider closing it briefly for renovations, then celebrate a grand re-opening.... Continue Reading »

Pop Quiz: Where do newcomers and mature Christians meet for discipleship, friendship and outreach? In Sunday school or small groups! Need a few fresh ideas to keep your class growing?... Continue Reading »

Need a fresh idea to honor moms at your church this Sunday?... Continue Reading »

The ordination service for a new minister or deacon is a significant event. Need a few fresh ideas?... Continue Reading »

It was one of my favorite annual celebrations. Very touching. Sometimes humorous. Always encouraging. Our church members who celebrated 50 years of marriage were held up as heroes and honored with a brief ceremony during worship near Valentine's Day.... Continue Reading »

They didn't die. They didn't desert or defect. So when a member of our Sunday school class goes out to teach another class, why do we act like they?re nonexistent? Need some fresh ideas to include those members-in-service?... Continue Reading »

So your church is ready to begin a new building project? Before that first hammer flies, plan a groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate and thank God. Some fresh ideas:... Continue Reading »

Our future Christian leaders need your church's encouragement and care! Need fresh ideas for uplifting college students?... Continue Reading »

This may be the best event ever! Plan a come-and-go, all-day film festival at your church, featuring amazing mission films produced by our International Mission Board.... Continue Reading »

Imagine a large wall display in the church hallway or your Bible classroom, with dozens of photos. Every photo shows a member at a vacation spot, holding a sign that says ?Vacation With Purpose!? People are hanging out around... Continue Reading »