Christmas Eve is one of the most attended services of the year, giving pastors a unique opportunity to clearly and creatively communicate the Gospel. It’s a special opportunity when guests and regular members come with expectant hearts. Here are seven tips to help your church be known for something impactful: presenting the timeless gospel message of Jesus in a fresh, memorable way.
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Leadership growth and development happens when we evaluate our experiences with thought-provoking questions. Here are five questions that may prove helpful as you evaluate your ministry leadership from this past year.
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I’ve studied and written about spiritual warfare for more than 30 years now. In fact, you can study the topic with me through the Church Answers “Church Equip” course, “Engaging in Spiritual Warfare.” In some ways, that short course reflects the core of what I’ve taught over the years.
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Each year, Southern Baptists kick off December by observing a Week of Prayer for International Missions before the annual Lottie Moon Christmas Offering emphasis. This week, as believers learn about missionaries serving around the world, the call is to pray for those faithfully sharing the gospel through international missions.
Over the last several years during the Advent and Christmas seasons, I have noticed that churches seem to be singing traditional Christmas carols less and less. I’m not sure what all the reasons may be, and I’m certainly not attempting to impugn the motives of those who choose the songs. But I do believe it’s unfortunate for us if we hear familiar carols more in the shopping mall than we do in the local church.
