CHURCH LEADER INSIGHTS - September 2007
ByNelson Searcy and Roy Mansfield
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::EVANGELISM / CHURCH GROWTH::
FIVE CAPTIVE AUDIENCES FOR EVANGELISM
Plane, train and bus rides provide excellent opportunities to share your faith. Although some passengers show no interest in making small talk, others are open and congenial. Ask about the person's destination and occupation. When he or she inquires about your plans, try to find a way to mention your faith. I've found that many people are willing to open up to someone they've never met, possibly because there is little risk in sharing your thoughts, fears and spiritual questions with a stranger, someone whose friendship won't be in jeopardy if you encounter a difference of opinion. Show courage, and you might be surprised how God will work.
OnMission Magazine
ATTRACTIONAL WITH A SIDE OF MISSIONAL AND A DASH OF ORGANIC
Jesus ministry was both missional and attractional. He sent his disciples out into the communtiy with nothing but the clothes on their backs on a missional journey to share the Kingdom with the world. (I bet they smelled pretty organic after a few days on the road.) At the same time he performed many miracles which attracted large crowds to which he taught Kingdom principles witness.
Inner Revolution with Geoff Surratt
PODCAST: What Every Pastor Wants from thier Worship Leader
A healthy relationship between a pastor and a worship leader is a must in order to produce a life transforming worship services each week . . . yet there is often a like of clarity in how this is accomplished. In this brutally honest podcast, Nelson Searcy (Lead Pastor of The Journey in NYC) and Jason Hatley (Worship Arts Pastor) share what they’ve learned in working together for many years.
SHARING MY FAITH BY PRAYING FOR OTHERS
“I tell them they’re on my prayer list and that being on my list means that I really care for them, that God really cares for them and that I’m committing to pray for them every day for the rest of my life or their life. I tell them they should let me know if they’ve accepted Christ so I can change my prayer.” If people know you are praying for their salvation, Coghlan says, it might soften their heart a little. Several people actually asked to be placed on Coghlan’s list.
Decision Magazine
PARENTS LOOKING FOR HELP IN RAISING SPIRITUAL CHILDREN
One out of every three parents (34%) said having enough time to devote to their faith was a major challenge. Almost as many (30%) said helping their children to become more spiritual was a major challenge.
Barna Research
::CHURCH PLANTING::
TOP 10 BOOKS FOR CHURCH PLANTERS
Starting a new church is the most leader intensive enterprise in the world. A new, growing church needs a growing leader. As the old saying goes, all leaders are readers and that especially true of growing leader.
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::LEADERSHIP::
SPEAKING TO THE SECULAR MIND
If we're serious about reaching the non-Christian, most of us are going to have to take some giant steps. I have suggested for many years that our pastors at Willow Creek find authentic interest areas in their lives—tennis, golf, jogging, sailing, mechanical work, whatever—and pursue these in a totally secular realm. Instead of joining a church league softball team, why not join a park district team? Instead of working out in the church gym, shoot baskets at the YMCA.
Christianity Today
Q AND A WITH A BILLIONAIRE CHRIST FOLLOWER
Here are some of the most powerful phrases I know: I’m wrong, I’m sorry. I trust you. I’m proud of you. I luv ya!
Velocity with Dave Ferguson
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