How do you define an “Equipping Church”? In a nutshell, equipping is a return to the biblical model of releasing ministry back to the people. It’s not something delegated to an individual to accomplish alone, although one person can serve…
The platform (stage, pulpit, whatever you call it) can be valuable in making the “big asks”, as long as it’s done at the right time, in the right way. Here are the rules: Rule 1: Less is better than more.…
Christmas will bring many new visitors to your church. So how will you make them feel welcome? At a recent Equipping Institute in Loveland, Colorado, John Barolo shared an idea his leadership team developed to prepare people for a visit…
According to the National Committee to Prevent Child Abuse, roughly 900,000 incidents of child abuse are reported each year. And considering it’s believed that less than 10 percent of sexual abuse cases are ever reported to authorities, the number of…
In today’s world of smartphones, iPads and laptops, let’s agree on one thing: before a visitor sets foot in your church, the odds are incredibly high that he or she will first look at your church’s website. There are many…
Lessons From Be Bold: How to Grow Your Children’s Ministry (Even Over Zoom!) By Ali Thompson on April 8, 2020