Written by Bob Kauflin
Director of Worship Development, PDI Ministries

Last time we looked at the foundations for music ministry in the church – God’s grace, God’s call, and God’s glory. If we embrace these three principles, we’ll avoid many of the problems that plague music ministries today. Continue reading →

Many Christians are drawn to ministries that put them in a place to be seen by others. Being a worship leader or being on the worship team seems very glamorous to some. Because of this, finding the right worship leader for your church can sometimes be a difficult task. Continue reading →

There’s a lot of controversy in the church today surrounding worship styles. Should we sing hymns or choruses? Should we have drums? Is it too loud? Everyone seems to have an opinion about the perfect worship style. Continue reading →

Some of us are clean freaks. Others are messies. Either way, at some point in our life we need to determine if it’s time to clean up our act. All folks who claim to be a Christian get dirty from time to time. Some just get a little dust on their feet, others accidentally fall into a mud puddle. Some decide that they like the dirt and choose to dive into an ocean of scum. Continue reading →

You’ve planted your first church and all is well except for one important thing – you don’t have a worship team. Your spouse can’t play an instrument, and you certainly can’t sing. Often when churches are new, and even in the life of an established church, there are times when you don’t have anyone to lead worship. Continue reading →

Many people think you must have years of college before you can start a new ministry or church. It’s not necessary to have formal training before you start a ministry, but most seasoned ministers recommend that you pursue some type of biblical training as soon as possible. Continue reading →

What does it take to be an effective church planter? Dr. Charles Ridley conducted a study of church planters in the United States and Canada. Based upon his research and subsequent field testing, he developed a list of thirteen characteristics that define effective church planters. Continue reading →

Churches, particularly in the United States, have experienced tremendous change in the last few years. We have seen a move from traditionalism toward a more casual approach in both worship and dress. The church has also entered heavily into the electronic entertainment arena, where in some cases attending church feels more like your are attending a major Hollywood production. Continue reading →

Written by Dr. Paul E. Paino

1. Make changes slowly.
2. Announce office hours, then be there.
3. Promote preaching series on pertinent subjects.
4. Develop important contacts outside the church. Continue reading →

Google Adsense is a wonderful way to generate extra income for your church or ministry. The income that it generates will help not only to cover the costs to maintain your website, but it will also provide your readers with a huge variety of targeted resources. Continue reading →

This is the basic outline from one of my husband’s sermons with my two-cents worth thrown in. I encourage you to read all of Acts chapter 2 so you have a better understanding of what was going on with the disciples during that time. Always make sure the Word being taught is the real deal, regardless of the source. Anyone can twist a passage from the Bible to make it say what ever they want it to say. Continue reading →

Firefox is a free, open source browser that has become a popular alternative to Microsoft’s Internet Explorer. Since Mozilla makes it easy to customize and tweak Firefox, lots of “how to” performance tips are circulating on the Internet. Continue reading →

Since churches and ministries are always looking for ways to save money, learning as much as you can about free computer software alternatives is a good idea. Operating systems like Windows Vista and Ubuntu Linux do pretty much the same things, but in different ways. Continue reading →

The resurrection of Jesus is the cornerstone of the Christian faith. Without the resurrection, faith in Christ would be meaningless. The resurrection was foretold hundreds of years before Jesus’ birth. Continue reading →

My husband and I have a brief bible study together every morning before we start our day. Our last study was taken from James chapter three which discusses how dangerous our words can be. I’ve read these passages many times before, but this time they came alive to me in a new way. Continue reading →

Sex is a topic that is seldom discussed in the Christian community. For years my husband and I have been teaching Christian couples how important it is to have a satisfying sex life, and apparently, the message has finally caught on. Continue reading →

People who call themselves Christian are basically proclaiming they believe God exists. Not only do they believe God exists, they also believe the Bible accurately reveals who God is. Unfortunately, some people who claim to be a Christian don’t understand the significance of their proclamation, and as a result are easy targets for individuals and groups who misrepresent Christianity and the divinity of Jesus. Continue reading →