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I’ve seen many guidelines about what should and should not be done with worship slide shows. Here are a few that I personally ascribe to, specific to song lyric slides.
Recognizing our various roles, considering what is required by them, and accepting their limitations goes a long way to keeping appropriate boundaries in the church’s life.
It's the fall again when ministries tend to kick off. Here are some things to think about whether you are a member, leader or coordinator of small groups. I thought it would be valuable to recycle this article.
Does your church use a wireless network? This article in the New York Times Technology section has some good tips on wi-fi security.
An online storage site is an easy way to share files with groups of people—such as teams or committees. There are many free and low-priced services for online storage.
Here are some tips on facility changes for the protection of youth.
The classis of our past was a good classis if it was a faithful classis. The classis of the present has to be, at the very least, a responsive classis—it has to respond in some way to the changes impacting our corporate church life. What does a responsive classis in the CRC look like today? And what about the future of classis?
We all want to see our small groups grow and thrive. Here are some key ingredients to tap into and increase your small group potential.
Ever wonder why using Facebook and/or Twitter for your church would be a good idea? Here's a webinar that will help you with this and many other questions.
If you're in charge of small groups at your church I believe you will find this helpful. I've had to learn these skills the hard way and they do work, believe me.
Here is a list of previous Global Mission webinars.
Below is a list of the articles or blogs that I consider some of our “Church and Web” top entries.
If a marriage is a gift from God then why are so many falling apart in the church?
Our church has used craigslist for projector light bulbs and sound equipment. Craigslist goes beyond the garage sale concept. It is also a way to find workers or services, or to look for work. It’s really almost unlimited what you can find on craigslist.
If you read my review of Launching Missional Communities or my 5 part interview with Mike Breen, you know that if anyone has a handle on making disciples in the post-Christian culture of the west, it is Breen and the folks from 3DM.
Do any of you use texting in your church? I think it’s a promising idea. Some churches encourage texting during church services, some use it for sending news, encouragement, prayer requests, whatever information they wish to share.
What connection exists between leadership and deacons? Deacons are called to lead as they represent Jesus in the church and in the community, so here are a few examples from His ministry to remind us how serving and leading go hand in hand.
How does an effective group agreement look like and why do we need it?
For years CRHM encouraged churches to adopt the Principle-Based model/philosophy of small group ministry almost exclusively. I thought it was worth another look.
The two biggest reasons your church would want Google Apps are (1) you don't need any hardware or software — no server, no software licenses to buy — and (2) it's free to non-profits!
What can we do to begin to sincerely welcome everyone who seeks fellowship with God through our own congregations? Here are some simple first steps.
Help your church get excited about your kid’s ministry by developing a vision that highlights some of the key things your ministry is about.
Discipleship triads or quads are made up of three or four people of the same gender who meet together weekly (preferably) to hold each other accountable for spiritual growth and transformation. No matter how triads or quads are designed, you’ll find these to be true...
These stories are only a few of how God has worked through Discipleship Triads and Quads at CenterPointe, a young church plant in Plainfield, IL.
