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The #1 Way To Keep Students From Dropping Out Of Church

We’ve all heard the statistics that anywhere from 60-80% of students drop out of church within 2 years after graduating from high school. The question we have to ask ourselves…

Elementary Small Groups in 3D

When I consult with churches about their children’s ministry I’m often asked, “How do you organize your elementary small groups?” I recommend transitioning between large group & small groups at…

Legalism Kills…

Legalism is the religion of human achievement. It is when we exchange our relationship with Jesus for our own rules and rituals. Legalism takes the focus off of what God…

Urgent vs Important

“The lion does not turn around when a small dog barks.”~African Proverb There is no cumulative value to the urgent things we allow to interfere with things that are important.So often, I…

5 Types of Church Cultures

I’ve been reading “Cracking Your Church’s Culture Code: 7 Keys to Unleashing Vision & Inspiration” by Samuel Chand. In his book, Dr. Chand lists five types of organizational cultures found…

2 Vital Truths To Introduce Kids To God

Of all the character traits and truths we can teach children about God, I believe there are two vital truths that every child needs to understand. If they can grasp…

The #1 Way To Keep Students From Dropping Out Of Church

Elementary Small Groups in 3D

Legalism Kills…

Urgent vs Important

5 Types of Church Cultures

2 Vital Truths To Introduce Kids To God

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