How You Can Pave the Way for a New Generation of Leaders

By Lito Solorio What is your church doing to prepare the next generation for leadership in ministry? Several years ago I sat in a gathering of men from area churches and a similar question was floated. Several men offered their thoughts on the current culture and struggles plaguing the church. A gentleman with a walker slowly rose, cell phone in hand, and said, “The problem is we need to reach the kids through this! The kids are all about their cell phones and social media sites.” I very politely shared my disagreement with that thought. You see, I am a

August 30, 2009

Christian Standard

Church & Ministry Church Growth

The Multisite Phenomenom: Here to Stay?

Â by Darrel Rowland Terms to Know Multisite“”Commonly described as “one church meeting in several locations,” a concept often attributed to church growth guru Elmer Towns from the late 1980s. Typically each remote site has its own live services except for the sermon, which is shown on large video screens. The message usually is recorded in advance, although some use simulcasts. Each location usually has its own “campus minister” or “campus pastor,” but all are governed by the home church leadership. Multivenue“”A different style, setup, and/or music from a church”s main service. These can be held at remote locations or