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Raising Funds for Ministry
The economy is affecting every segment of the nation and churches are no exception. Giving is down almost everywhere, charitable giving is down a smidgen, but church giving has dropped dramatically. And yet, this is not the time for the church to hunker in the bunker. This week, Drs. Bill and Kris take on stewardship, ministry-funding, and the economy in one fell swoop. With Guest J. Clif Christopher of Horizons Stewardship and author of Not Your Parents' Offering Plate. www.HorizonsStewardshView
Easter Planning
Here it comes again. Christian Alumni Sunday, AKA Easter Sunday. This is that one time when all those folks with church history in their blood make their way back to church. Some come for tradition's sake. Some come to salve their conscience. Some come because it's expected. And a few come hoping for a miracle - they're actually looking for a touch from the living God. What are you doing for Easter at your church? This week, Drs. Bill and Kris Tenny-Brittian explore the ins and outs of this critView
Technology in Church
Why is it that church and technology seem to be mutually exclusive terms? The folks in the pews have HD TVs, DVD players, computers, cell phones, and PDAs. But getting the church into the 20th century, let alone the 21st, is like pulling teeth. This week Drs. Bill and Kris Tenny-Brittian take on the technology monster. What does a church really need and how can you use technology effectively in order to reach and touch and inspire those in the pews and in the community? Audio Only View
Only Two Things Grow a Church
There are literally hundreds of programs and related books that will tell you how to grow your church. How do you get a handle on what works and what doesn't? There's a little known secret you should be aware of: there are only two programs that will grow a church in these troubled times. Only two. (Though there are a thousand things that will keep your church from growing.) This week, Drs. Bill and Kris will let you in on the secret and talk about what it takes to implement these two growth reaView
The Home as Sanctuary
Home may be where the heart is, but many homes are where the stress is. Home should be a sanctuary ... a place of safety and ready to offer spiritual rest and restoration. But homes are also "safe" places to let our hair down and to take our masks off. How can you reconcile the two and make your home a place of spiritual respite? Drs. Bill and Kris share their experiences, their research, and their tips for making your home a sanctuary in this wild and crazy world. Audio Only View
Hospitality: Your Building and Grounds
Every church thinks they're ready for visitors and guests ... but few are. The fact is, America, church hospitality is at best weak and at worst unintentionally hostile to those who are unconnected the Jesus and the church. This week Drs. Bill and Kris will offer suggestions to help church leaders get ready for visitors. Audio Only View
Streamlining and Focusing Your Church Board
There are church boards and there are church boreds. Some effectively manage the church and some effectively kill the church. Believe it or not, you can lead your board into a functional future ... but not by doing what you've always done. This week Drs. Bill and Kris tackle the knotty problem (or is it a naughty problem) with most church boards: too big, too unwieldy, and too dysfunctional to get the job done. Audio Only View
Starting and Sustaining Discipleship Small Groups
Although the common consensus is that small groups are the most effective disciple-making tools. However, if the truth be told, few small groups are raising up increasingly more faithful and effective disciples. In fact, most small group participants leave a small group in about the same spiritual shape as when they started. This week, Drs. Bill and Kris will take on small groups and how to make them disciple-making factories. Audio Only View
Mentoring Leaders
Ask any pastor and s/he will likely confirm that there's a huge leadership vacuum in the church today. Nominating committees feel the pinch every year as they recycle the same-old-tired leaders who are blessedly willing, but sadly less than passionate about serving one more year. How can your church be the exception to the rule? By taking seriously the biblical model of mentoring. Drs. Bill and Kris take on this timely topic with their ineffable gig and grace style. Audio Only View
How People Experience Christ
Do you know what the "Ultimate Question" for Christians is? It's not about who's in or who's out. It's not about some theological doctrine. The Ultimate Question is this: What is it about your relationship with Jesus that the world can't live without. That's a personal question ... and one that surprisingly few Christians can answer off the top of their heads. The answer is critical, though, when confronted with the opportunity to "share the reason for the hope that we have: (1 PeView