I am looking forward to attending the Society of Adventist Communicators meetings in Chicago next week. There is always much to learn on how to make church an effective forum for sharing the gospel. I will be presenting two seminars this year. First, Emerging Trends in Social Media, and Effective Campaigns for Non-Profits. If you [...]
For many pastors, after they have graduated from seminary, the plan for continuing education is left for them to decide. Here are some upcoming seminars that are sponsored by the Alban Institute. Living Traditionally in a New Age October 11–13, 2011 Lake Junaluska Conference & Retreat Center, Lake Junaluska, NC Facilitator: Landon Whitsitt The Open [...]
My friend Chip Dizard recently shot a sermon of mine and turned a 35 minute message into a short, concise 41 seconds. Pretty impressive. I think that would make alot of happy parishioners.
During the month of July I took a reprieve from book reading and entered into the world of magazine and journal articles. I am always feeling guilty for receiving so many magazines but finding the time to get through them all. One of the best apps I purchased is called, Instapaper. It allows me to [...]
I get it almost every week. I am sure you do too. There are certain people in the congregation that feel it is their “ministry” to remind you of your failures. Most of the time, I am already aware of the areas that need attention and are lacking. In any case, it still is painful. [...]
I will be making a couple presentations for the Society of Adventist Communicators in Chicago. This is an esteemed group of professional communicators working to improve the way the church tells its narrative. I joined them last year, when I presented, and immediately became a fan of their work and mission. To learn more [...]
If you have been attending New Hope for a while, you are fully aware of our commitment to reaching people who don’t know Jesus. The most important way we reach out to ‘seekers’ is by asking our members to fully invest in the lives of their friends and families as a living witness. It is [...]
Every Saturday we encourage our members to “check in” using social media applications like Facebook or FourSquare. This simple act allows your members to share with their friends that they are attending church. What a powerful witness. This opens the door for future conversations where members may be able to share their faith in a [...]
When was the last time you made an altar call? How often do you give people in your congregation the opportunity to accept Jesus as the leader of their life? I normally make an appeal for people to take the next step. The postmodern literature has typically been critical of old fashioned altar calls – [...]
How do you communicate with your members when you are in a financial need? Many parishioners only hear from their pastor when there is a need. I recommend writing to your congregation and active givers several times a year. At New Hope, we write a thank you letter to our first time givers each week. [...]
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