Articles for tag: Communication

April 27, 2008

By Buzz Roberts What is going through the minds of today”s college students? What motivates them? What has been their experience with the church and fellow Christians? If we could hear their thoughts, what would they reveal? In recent conversations with collegians about God, Jesus, and Christianity, I heard the following: –Â “Jesus was a good person.” — “I don”t believe in God.” — “I”m not sure if God exists.” — “Christians are hypocrites.” — “I”ve had a bad church experience””I”m not going back.” David Kinnemen and Gabe Lyons share insight into the hearts and minds of students in their new

March 23, 2008

Ken Idleman

Church Leadership Preaching

Preaching from a Well-Prepared Life

Ken Idleman explains why a well-prepared life undergirds powerful preaching, highlighting integrity, community, creativity, testimony, and study as priorities that validate the message and keep sermons fresh, relevant, and Spirit-energized.

January 2, 2008

Brad Dupray

Church Leadership Eldership

Interview with Lynn Anderson

Lynn Anderson discusses the calling of elders as shepherds who build trust and care for a flock. He addresses policy, authority, qualifications, women and age, and practical ways elders and staff can lead together.

November 25, 2007

Ben Cachiaras

Worship & Prayer Prayer

Faith”s Fallowness

Mother Teresa’s private letters reveal spiritual silence alongside decades of prayer and service. This reflection explores doubt, dry seasons, and the perseverance of love when God feels distant.

November 21, 2007

Brad Dupray

Care & Counseling Grief & Suffering

Interview with Dawn Prendes

After Sgt. Henry Prendes was killed in the line of duty, his widow, Dawn, shares how God sustained her through grief and how Henry’s testimony sparked gospel impact across Las Vegas and beyond.

October 28, 2007

Bob Russell

Church Leadership Preaching

How Should We Celebrate?

Bob Russell urges believers to celebrate what God has done without idolizing old methods or dismissing the past. The church’s power, he says, is found in Christ, the cross, and bold preaching of God’s Word.

September 23, 2007

Joe Grana

Church Leadership Preaching

NACC: It”s Time . . . to Preach

Joe Grana reflects on North American Christian Convention preaching and why the message of the cross still matters. He urges balance with media, clearer Scripture handling, and conversational delivery—while calling churches to prioritize church planting.

September 9, 2007

Gary Zustiak

Mission & Evangelism

The Missional Emphasis of Emerging Churches

A church in Joplin, Missouri, discovered that missional ministry can start at home. Learn what “missional” means, how it differs from consumer church thinking, and how presence, prayer, and practical compassion can transform a community.

August 5, 2007

Phil Scott

Church & Ministry Church Growth

Still Alive

Using the “bilge pump” parable, Phil Scott warns that maintenance can’t stop long-term decline and urges congregations toward courageous leadership, innovation, and aggressive evangelism beyond the safety of the harbor.

July 22, 2007

Chuck Sackett

Church Leadership Preaching

What”s Happening with Contemporary Preaching?

Contemporary preaching comes in many forms, but common threads are emerging. Chuck Sackett highlights investment, involvement, invention, and response—then offers wise cautions for staying faithful while adapting methods.

March 25, 2007

Tom Jones

Stewardship & Generosity Giving & Fundraising

Biblical Stewardship in the Local Church

Church stewardship shouldn’t feel like a game of chance. Tom Jones outlines 10 practical principles—vision, leader modeling, clear communication, and creative fundraising—to help congregations build a healthy financial base for mission.

November 26, 2006

Lee Snyder

Church Life

The Human Touch

A small group’s culture shifted when one leader chose to offer appropriate, caring touch. Lee Snyder explores why touch matters, how it communicates acceptance and sympathy, and why Christians should practice it wisely and respectfully.

June 18, 2006

Steven F. Sturm

Discipleship & Spiritual Formation Spiritual Disciplines

Seriously Seeking God (Part 2)

How do we seek God in everyday life? Steven F. Sturm explores contemplative awareness, richer prayer (including the Psalms), Scripture meditation, and the role of spiritual community in pursuing fellowship with God.

May 14, 2006

Brad Dupray

Church & Ministry Church Staff

administrative assistant to senior pastor

The Ministry of the Minister’s Assistant

Four administrative assistants to senior pastors share what they’ve learned about access, communication, staff structure, and trust. Their candid insights offer practical principles any church can apply as it grows.

March 5, 2006

John Faust

Church Leadership Eldership

Our Acorn-to-Oak Story

John Faust reflects on four early elders at Southeast Christian Church and the leadership qualities that helped lay a lasting foundation—quality, trust, unity, and availability—for the church’s growth in Louisville.

November 23, 2005

Christian Standard

Church & Ministry Leadership Development

Ideas and Ideals for Leaders on the High Dive

By Jon Weece Risk. Freedom to fail. Dream big. Think outside the box. Try again. These words are frequently spoken by leaders at Southland Christian Church, Lexington, Kentucky. We like these words and others””like creative, innovative, daring, and even crazy””because they make us take deep breaths, cause our hearts to race, and make us swallow hard. These types of words keep us up at night and drive us to our knees. Leaders at Southland are not afraid of climbing the high dive. We like to take risks; we”ve come to realize that fear is a great faith-builder for our team.

November 13, 2005

Victor M. Parachin

Care & Counseling Grief & Suffering

GRIEF RELIEF (Part 2 or 3): Children and Grief–Some Commonsense Answers

Children grieve losses too, but they’re often overlooked after a death. This practical guide explains how kids experience grief, how to prepare them for funerals, and how adults can offer comfort, communication, and steady spiritual reassurance.

October 2, 2005

Eddie Lowen

Church Leadership Preaching

How to Preach Like an Amateur

Eddie Lowen offers two preaching principles: sermons must be biblical (even if not narrowly expository) and must be personal, with integrity in how preachers use and credit sermon material.

August 7, 2005

Larry W. Bailey

Care & Counseling Trauma

Caring for Those in Crisis

A Christian-oriented model for helping people in crisis, built around the “Five R’s”: relate, release, recognize, redirect, and reflect. Practical guidance for supporting others through shock, loss, confusion, and change.

June 5, 2005

Byron Cartwright

Worship & Prayer Worship

The Language of Worship

Byron Cartwright reflects on worship and culture through Paul’s teaching, urging unity and maturity amid changing musical expressions and conflict over style in Christian community.

Engaging the University

Preaching from a Well-Prepared Life

Interview with Lynn Anderson

Faith”s Fallowness

Interview with Dawn Prendes

How Should We Celebrate?

NACC: It”s Time . . . to Preach

The Missional Emphasis of Emerging Churches

Still Alive

What”s Happening with Contemporary Preaching?

Biblical Stewardship in the Local Church

The Human Touch

Seriously Seeking God (Part 2)

The Ministry of the Minister’s Assistant

Our Acorn-to-Oak Story

Ideas and Ideals for Leaders on the High Dive

GRIEF RELIEF (Part 2 or 3): Children and Grief–Some Commonsense Answers

How to Preach Like an Amateur

Caring for Those in Crisis

The Language of Worship

Your Ministry Matters

GREAT LAKES CHRISTIAN COLLEGE AND GO MINISTRIES CREATE PARTNERSHIP TO PROMOTE MISSIONS

Playing a Difficult Role

Your Ministry Matters

GREAT LAKES CHRISTIAN COLLEGE AND GO MINISTRIES CREATE PARTNERSHIP TO PROMOTE MISSIONS

Playing a Difficult Role

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