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Articles for tag: Ideas
5 Questions about New Ideas
By Joe Boyd Springtime always stimulates new ideas for me. But I”ve learned I should pursue only some of them. There is something about springtime that makes all things new. Winter can be a cold and gray marathon to endure, especially for those of us on the East Coast and in the Midwest. But then comes life. Every April and May I find myself full of new ideas. And I should say that I love new ideas. They are like catnip for my soul. As a movie producer, I have no shortage of people pitching story ideas to me. Some
July 16, 2016
An Interview with Jeff Stone
Jeff Stone shares ideas to help any Christian seize moments with evangelistic potential in his summary of his workshop, “Creative Ways to Share Your Story.” Exclusive interview at the 2016 North American Christian Convention with editor Mark A. Taylor, here.
May 31, 2016
June Ministry Ideas
By Michael C. Mack Father”™s Day is Sunday, June 19: Leverage this special day to resource dads for their ministries to their families. Or announce the start of a new ministry with dads in mind. One such ministry resource is Manhood Journey (see article in this section). Summer Solstice is Monday, June 20: This is the first day of summer. (Interesting fact: on this day the sun does not set at the North Pole.) Plan outdoor serving activities in your community to celebrate the beginning of summer and take full advantage of the longest day of the year. Forgiveness Day is Sunday,
July 1, 2014
3 Ingredients to Get Men Engaged in the Church
David Morrow, author of Why Men Hate Going to Church, shares 10 ways to “man up” the church. Here are his top three suggestions: 1. A Manly Senior Minister: Not macho or power-hungry, but someone who projects a healthy masculinity. Men gravitate toward leaders they respect. 2. Excellence: Men will stay away from anything bad, hokey, or half-baked. The church doesn”t need to be perfect, of course, but men do seek out churches that strive for excellence in preaching, music, facilities, and programs. If you can”t do it well, it may be best not to do it at all. 3.
March 8, 2014
Become a Better Leader with 50 Free Videos!
By Dick Alexander “¢ Encouragement “¢ Connecting “¢ Ideas “¢ Challenge “¢ Inner life “¢ Leadership And all in a few minutes each week. It sounds like a lot to promise, but Tim Harlow, 2014 North American Christian Convention president, makes and keeps big promises. Last year at a pastors” conference, Tim pulled together 50 outstanding Christian church leaders and asked each of them to share one thought, principle, or idea on leading churches that will reach the world. The result is a series of short videos being shared by the NACC, one each week via e-mail, with follow-up ideas
October 18, 2013
Flash Mob
By Mandy Smith On a seemingly ordinary morning, in a busy Belgian train station, the announcements of arrivals and departures were suddenly interrupted by Julie Andrews”s familiar voice intoning, “Let”s start at the very beginning . . .” A few commuters paused for a second to wonder why the train station would air “Do-Re-Mi,” before returning to their morning rush. Then, in the center of the atrium”s tiled floor, a single man started to dance, and before long a passing little girl had joined in. A crowd began to form to watch the spectacle but, at each measure, members of
September 24, 2008
A Simple Survey by, for, and About Elders
By Mark A. Taylor What”s the state of elders in our churches? That”s the question I”m supposed to answer in a workshop at the Indianapolis Congress of Elders October 18. I plan to remind them of helpful ideas contained in many Year of the Elder articles we”ve published so far this year. But I”d like to ask you, our readers, to help me draw an accurate picture. How do you feel about the service of the elders in your congregation? Feel free to answer if you”re an elder, or part of the church”s paid staff, or some other member. Please
