Creating a Ministry Communication Guide: Essential Elements for Consistency

If you’re leading or serving in a smaller ministry or church, you’ve likely experienced inconsistent and unstructured communication. Without a clear guide, information gets shared in random, disconnected ways, leading to confusion for both your team and your audience. Recently, while conducting a ministry communication audit for a small church, we noticed a common issue—a…

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Chasing Conformity and Mediocrity

There’s a fascinating paradox in Western culture—the tension between individualism and conformity. On one hand, marketing and media constantly reinforce the idea that we are unique, special, and deserving of things tailored just for us. Companies craft messages designed to fuel our sense of individuality, offering countless choices to fit our personal style and preferences.…

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Every Message Needs a Call to Action

In my current studies, I encountered a remarkable statement by Jared C. Wilson in his book, The Gospel-Driven Church: “The preaching event is the centerpiece of the worship gathering because it is where we most declaratively and authoritatively hear from God.” I agree with Jared on this point. Preaching God’s Word is far and away…

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Do You Know What Motivates Your Volunteers?

Do You Know What Motivates Your Volunteers?

One of the most important aspects of ministry is its volunteers. For organizational leadership, having volunteers is encouraging because it helps in accomplishing your mission. It gives a shared sense of being in ministry together. For a volunteer, it can be equally meaningful because it gives an opportunity for purpose and impact to happen in…

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