- 1. Ministering in a Celebrity World
- Fame may give you a name, but does it offer real influence? Celebrities. You can't escape their influence these days. They pitch causes and products. Their visages fill the pages of magazines. ...
- Created on 31 August 2007
- 2. The Contours of a Christian Nation
- The state of the church in 2007—and what it means for your church. by David KinnAman Americans love spirituality. They think of themselves in spiritual terms; millions are actively involved in religious ...
- Created on 30 June 2007
- 3. Teaching Teens to Think
- Is your youth ministry preparing teens for life after high school? Who was your best teacher in life? During my school years, I sat in something like 65 or 70 classrooms. Despite all those experiences, ...
- Created on 30 April 2007
- 4. Busting the Morality Gap
- Relationships and experiences—not absolute truth—are the moral compass for a new generation. "Morality in America is going down the tubes." Have you ever heard someone offer this pessimistic conclusion? ...
- Created on 28 February 2007
- 5. The Parent Coach
- Becoming a church that equips families to minister to themselves. Phil Jackson, coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, doesn't like to use time outs. He famously avoids calling game-breaks, even when his team ...
- Created on 31 December 2006
- 6. From Attendees to Disciples
- Ninety million people attend church—but most of them merely ‘dabble’ in Christianity. Sometimes church leaders ask us to identify—based upon all the research that The Barna Group conducts—the most strategic ...
- Created on 31 October 2006
- 7. In the Mirror
- How effective we are, how effective we think we are—and how to know the difference. The life and work of a pastor is tough. You don't need anyone else to tell you that. But, in addition to personal ...
- Created on 31 August 2006
- 8. Teen Spirits
- A generation dabbles with witchcraft and psychic activities while churches and parents stand idly by. It was an ordinary Wednesday night at youth group. But the prayer time at the end was anything ...
- Created on 30 June 2006
- 9. Bench Warmers
- How churches are sidelining their most valuable young players. If you are a gifted singer or musician, a record contract could be awarded to you—at virtually any age. If you are an exceptional writer, ...
- Created on 30 April 2006
