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The Small Church

Future of Small Church in America. (This is a handout and discussion guide I used for discussing small churches and the health of the church) Introduction: The Elephant in the Room: Big Church versus Small Church. (Talk about Bob Russell's home church illustration from When God Builds a Church) Resources Guide: Small Church America Outreach Magazine July/ August 2014 “The Size of a Church does not determine its health. But a Church’ Health can determine its size.” Ed Stetzer “Do Small Churches Need Self-Assessment” “Proverbs 27:23 tells us, ‘Know well the condition of your flock and pay attention to your herds.’ Obviously the sheep-shepherd relationship regarding God’s people is used frequently throughout the Bible. So it isn’t a great leap to apply this to the church. Pastors and leaders should know the state of their church regardless of its size. Being small is normal in the kingdom. Being unhealthy is not. So small church leaders need to determine the health of the lo

Why Goto ICOM 2015?

Why go to the International Conference on Missions in Richmond this Fall? Here are some suggestions: I. To learn more about missions of course. II. To recognize that the Kingdom of God is bigger than any of us. III. The Worship. There is nothing like it. IV. The students' passion to learn. V. To be encouraged to "Go ..." fulfill the Great Commission. VI. Opportunity to Pray. Pray for other missions and organizations and Christians around the World. VII. Opportunity to Give. Give of your time, talents and treasure to the Kingdom. VIII. To meet and make new friends. There is nothing like knowing the Church is united and working together. IX. The Encouragement. Examples and joy of others being Jesus' hands and feet. X. Knowing you're not alone in ministry/ church work/ making disciples that making a difference. It helps in fulfilling the Great Commission with the Greatest commandment. Won't you join me this year at ICOM 2015? For mor

Why Church Camp Matters!!

In a few weeks camp season will start. So why Church Camp? Why does it matter at all? I. Camp can be and is an extension of the church and its ministry. It is a vital mission and equipping of the leaders today and the future. II. It is life changing. It helps kids have that "Light bulb" turn on and the transforming power of Christ. (Romans 12:1-2) III. It is equipping. Teaches people to be the hands and feet of Jesus to others daily. IV. Exposes students to other cultures and ministries. Nothing like those mission moments and the Call to "Go." V. Supports other ministries. The Funds raised for camp to support other missions are the starting point for many young people to giving and what really matters. VI. Gives a chance to hear God's Word in a different way. The Chapel talks, Vespers, classes etc. A week of Camp is like a year of Bible School wrapped up nicely to point others to well ...Jesus. VII. Worship. Teaches students to worship. From the

Quote of the Day

“The church today is often guilty of supplying believers with the paper armor of good advice, programs, activities, techniques, and methods – when what they need is the godly armor of holy living. No program, method, or technique can bring wholeness and happiness to the believer who is unwilling to confront and forsake his sin.” – John MacArthur