02/09/24 Well Done
READING: One-year plan: Exodus 35:30-38:31, Matthew 25:14-46 Two-year plan: Genesis 43, Matthew 13:44-58 ———- I loved school growing up. In fact, I still love the idea…
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10 Things I’d Ask in an Exit Interview when Church Members Leave
Most of our churches have members who leave. Some leave well, and others leave poorly. Either way, I’d want to learn from them as they go. Here are some of the questions I’d ask in an exit interview:
Read More02/08/24 Ready
READING: One-year plan: Exodus 33:1-35:29, Matthew 24:32-25:13 Two-year plan: Genesis 41:46-42:38, Matthew 13:31-43 ———- In Jesus’ illustration in today’s reading, the servant was faithful even while…
Read More02/07/24 Out of Control
READING: One-year plan: Exodus 30-32, Matthew 24:1-31 Two-year plan: Genesis 41:1-45, Matthew 13:18-30 ——— Moses was receiving the 10 Commandments on the mountain, but the people…
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Wednesday Words: 7 Reasons Some Church Growth Strategies Never Get Off the Ground
I did my doctoral work in Great Commission studies: evangelism, church growth, and missions. We discussed often the value of developing a strategy for…
Read More02/06/24 Wonder
READING: One-year plan: Exodus 28-29, Matthew 23 Two-year plan: Genesis 39-40, Matthew 13:1-17 ———- In today’s Old Testament reading filled with instructions about priestly garments and…
Read More02/05/24 Amazed? or Not?
READING: One-year plan: Exodus 25-27, Matthew 22:23-46 Two-year plan: Genesis 37:12-38:30, Matthew 12:38-50 ———- As I read the remainder of Matthew 22 today, I struck by…
Read More02/04/24 Sunday Prayer Challenge
As you prepare for worship today, pray for all the children in your congregation today. Pray they will hear and respond to the gospel….
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An Encouraging Word for Church Leaders for Today
Psalm 62:1-2 “I am at rest in God alone; my salvation comes from him. He alone is my rock and my salvation, my stronghold;…
Read More02/02/24 Following the Crowd
READING: One-year plan: Exodus 22-24, Matthew 21:22:1-22 Two-year plan: Genesis 36:20-37:11, Matthew 12:22-37 ———- It’s amazing to me how easy it is to fall into the…
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