Articles by Kim Linton
Kim Linton began her writing career in 2001 as a contributor for Ministrymaker Magazine. Kim's work has since been published on a variety of websites including Woman's Day and Intel, and featured on several news sites including USA Today, Yahoo! News and The Wall Street Journal.
Rob Bell’s ‘Love Wins’: Universalism vs Evangelicalism?
Rob Bell’s new book “Love Wins: A Book About Heaven, Hell, and the Fate of Every Person Who Ever Lived” has many Christians questioning the… [read more]
Avoiding Church Growth Scams
My husband and I have been in the ministry (officially and unofficially) for almost 30 years. Whether planting a new church, rescuing a split congregation,… [read more]
How to Start a Worship Team
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… [read more]
Worship Style Guide
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… [read more]
Worship Leader Guide for Churches
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… [read more]
What to Look for In a Worship Musician
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… [read more]
Living Prosperously in Difficult Times
Unemployment, foreclosure and bankruptcy are words many Americans use to describe their current financial situation. Jobless months, and in some cases years, have passed for… [read more]
How to Build a Church Website in One Day
When my husband and I first decided to launch Ministrymaker, I knew absolutely nothing about HTML or building websites. Since then I’ve learned how important… [read more]
How to Avoid Being Deceived by False Teachers
As we draw closer to the return of Jesus Christ, it will become more difficult to discern who and what to believe concerning Christianity. Sound… [read more]
My Love Affair with Jesus: Confessions of a Passionate Woman
Many of my family members and friends do not subscribe to my world view. Several of them have such differing opinions that if we allowed… [read more]
The Divinity of Jesus Christ
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… [read more]
Avoiding Temptation and Sin
I’ve received messages from quite a few Christians lately who admit they are struggling with doubt, temptation and sin like never before. The proliferation of… [read more]
Christian Minister Promotes ‘Hot’ Sex
Joe Beam, founder of Family Dynamics Institute, believes having a satisfying sex life is an essential part of strong marriages — and beyond certain biblical… [read more]
The Resurrection of Jesus Christ
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… [read more]
How To Prepare Yourself and Your Church For a Move of God
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… [read more]
How to Use Adsense on a Church Website
Google Adsense is a great tool for generating extra income for your church or ministry. It’s very easy to set up Google Adsense. You must… [read more]
What is a House Church?
Churches, particularly in the United States, have experienced tremendous change in the last few years. We’ve seen a move from traditionalism toward a more casual… [read more]
Characteristics of Effective Church Planters
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…. [read more]
Do You Need Formal Training to Be a Minister?
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… [read more]