For many, Thanksgiving marks the beginning of the holiday season. A season of giving, coming together, and gathering as a family with turkey dinners, endless desserts, fall décor, and football. For Christians, Thanksgiving isn’t just a time of year; it’s a lifestyle. Members of the church spend time all year working in various ministries to […]
The election this November will be a major one as the American people vote for a president and many other public officials. With so much going on in the country today, our country has never seemed more divided from the pandemic to an uproar in racial tensions. From the constant political ads all over our […]
The country has been in isolation for several months now, and for some people, it has completely changed the way we live and has presented personal struggles that we may not have had to deal with before. This change in our norm has impacted every facet of our lives. Whether we are stuck at home […]
Christian leadership is the ability to lead, serve, and influence others through the vision of God. Most Christian leaders are the pastors, deacons, and elders of your church. Church leaders are usually equipped to see the needs of their people and have a positive impact on their decision making. They are teachers and learners of […]
After working all week, Sundays were the day to put on our best and go to God’s house to be fed. Now that the doors of the church have been closed to the public for months, some ask the question: How to maintain a connection with God when you can’t be in His house? People […]
During a crisis, most believers turn to the church for support and answers, people look to the church for guidance and direction on how to handle situations that they can’t. But what happens when the church itself feels the effects of the crisis? How will church leaders respond to the crisis with positive outcomes and […]
With Father’s Day approaching, most people are thinking of ways to honor the fathers in our lives. Although our real fathers, brothers, and husbands are the ones we celebrate, this year let’s find a way to acknowledge our spiritual fathers as well. Spiritual fathers play a critical role in keeping us in tune with our […]
Collaboration is the predecessor to new experiences and creations. Think about it – every time people get together to collaborate, it is done to combine individual efforts and assets to create new outcomes and products. While COVID-19 has disrupted our norm and social distancing has restricted our collaboration with others, it has all worked together […]
When our economy entered a recession in 2008, the church suffered greatly. A Christianity Today International survey from 2009 revealed that 1,168 churches said weekly contributions went down 2 percent or more during the economic slump. The truth is that this issue of decreased giving in the church has been present for a while, as […]
The season of Advent is upon us! This is the time of year where we celebrate the season as we remember the birth of Jesus Christ, but mainly anticipate the second coming of our Lord. For many of us, our churches spend each Sunday in the month, lighting the five Advent Candles, while reflecting on […]
