When starting a new church or ministry, one of the first things you need to set in place is your organization’s bylaws. These are the guidelines your ministry or church… [read more]
How do you motivate members of your church to help and to be productive? I recently received this question on our article How to Grow a Small Church. Getting people… [read more]
In my latest door-to-door evangelism I was so inspired by those who have no hope in this world. Why? Because I could tell there about hope found only in Jesus… [read more]
For so many churches the Great Commission has been the great omission. Even though Jesus Christ gave this imperative command five times to go into all the world to make… [read more]
I was recently asked how one can integrate evangelism in a cell or small group setting. There are several ways to do this, many of which would be similar to… [read more]
In our church’s last Outreach, we are utilizing a great website that provides free handouts, Bible tracts, and decision cards. It is called Evangelism Unlimited. It is an awesome way… [read more]
In Ephesians 3, Paul was incarcerated for the sake of the gentiles at Ephesus. He had been arrested and thrown in prison for preaching the gospel to the Ephesians, and… [read more]
Starting a new church or ministry is one of the most rewarding and fruitful things you can do to advance the kingdom, but it can also be very challenging. After… [read more]
Search for the term “church growth tips” and you’ll be amazed by the results. After weeding through multiple websites promising huge increases in church membership (if you purchase their program)… [read more]
Is there a difference between a pastor and a preacher? Many churches have great preachers, but pastoring is more than just preaching. There may be many similar characteristics between the… [read more]
When my husband and I decided to launch Ministrymaker in early 2001, I knew absolutely nothing about HTML, CSS, SEO, or building websites. Since then I’ve learned how important it… [read more]
How can we grow a small church? In spite of the huge ministries and churches we see on television, the majority of churches in the United States have under one… [read more]
Listed below are several commentaries and Bible reference books that will help you gain a deeper understanding of God’s word, strengthen your faith, and expand your ability to create a… [read more]
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 first create an account and… [read more]
A few practical church planting and ministry growth tips from Dr. Paul E. Paino: Make changes slowly. Announce office hours, then be there. Promote preaching series on pertinent subjects. Develop… [read more]
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 approach in both worship and… [read more]
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… [read more]
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,… [read more]
Let’s look at some real examples of effective preaching. Our text will be from Acts 2 where Peter preached on the day of Pentecost, and from Acts 3 where the… [read more]