Christianity

As a church grows, church ministries can outpace the plans of church leaders. To effectively manage such growth, leaders and members of a church must take time to build a church vision. Typically,...

Christ commanded that the church be a house of prayer. A church whose members pray corporately and individually will be strengthened in unity. Praying together as a body of believers as well as...

The administrative staff of a church is comprised of positions such as the church secretary, treasurer, administrator, and any other individuals that help the organization run smoothly behind the...

Church greeters are on the front line of ministry. They are the first and last face seen by visitors and members at worship times. The church greeter should be a people person with a friendly,...

Church operations run more smoothly when congregation members get along with each other. Although Scriptures such as Leviticus 19:18, address forming constructive relationships with neighbors,...

Organization is a necessary part of forming a church choir. Outlining your program involves planning and communicating what needs to take place in order for the choir to become a functioning part...

Celebrating the anniversary of a church community is a special event. Involving the memories and the skills of many congregation members, past and present, can be the foundation of your...

Many people wonder what a pastor does all week. Many might assume he comes in on Sunday morning, preaches a 30-minute sermon and goes home until the next week. In reality, a pastor's work is never...

The Seventh Day Adventist Church has a rich history which extends over 100 years. It began as a mission and developed into a worldwide church opening schools and hospitals all over the globe in...

Don't want to go to the alter call to join a church? There are other options you may take.

If you're looking for fund-raising ideas for your church choir, you've come to the right place! Here are some ways that your choir can make money.

Youth ministry requires entertaining activities to keep your teenagers engaged. However, it's necessary that you not only provide entertainment, but also avenues for your youth group to develop...

As churches try to maintain membership and even expand in the 21st century, church leaders are increasingly finding that aggressive strategies are sometimes necessary to preserve the church in the...

There is no better time to celebrate your church than on an anniversary--especially a major anniversary like the church's 10th, 25th, 50th or 100th anniversary. By focusing on both the history of...

A church website can be an excellent method of communication. When run by a team of church members, it can be a very inexpensive method of promoting church events and informing members about...

When coming together to perform tasks such as missions and charity work, it is of utmost importance that a group trust one another. Although these exercises are best for team building, they can...

Church dinners provide members and guests with unstructured fellowship. Everyone brings a dish to share. Families intermingle around long tables in a hall or at a pavilion in a park. Church...

Marriage and family as God-given institutions have rightly enjoyed a special focus in the church since New Testament days. But in today's church, the number of single members is growing rapidly...

Churches often have so many members that it can be hard for people to connect and get to know one another. Small group Bible studies provide an opportunity for members to interact and get to know...

Many Christian churches across the country form singles ministries that are designed to support the spiritual and social needs of unmarried members. Ideally, this subset of the larger congregation...

Money and church--a sticky subject, to be sure. However, there are creative ways to raise money for various programs, trips and other needs within your church that won't leave people feeling...

The number of members at a church can be a tangible assessment of the progress and success of the church itself. Although numbers do not mean everything when it comes to a church congregation,...

Church choir rehearsal rules provide a much needed foundation for a productive rehearsal which will result in an amazing God glorifying performance. Many times people shy away from strict or...

Every day Jesus walks on water for his children. That's the nature of his love for us. When times are hard, or we just need a friend, Jesus walks on water and extends his hand just as he did for...

There is more to the story of Zacchaeus than the song children sing. This Sunday School Lesson on Zacchaeus focuses on the powerful message of Jesus and the salvation of a sinner. It is not much...

Most churches desire to increase their membership bases. However, church staff members are typically very busy and can sometimes drop the ball when it comes to helping newcomers feel welcomed. If...

Every good church deserves a good website. However, creating a good website can be a challenging process. Before attempting to build a website, church leaders must be attentive to issues of cost...

We, as Christians, often consider the 23rd Psalm as a foundation bible verse. It is one of the most recognized and read passages in the bible. The Psalm brings comfort, hope, strength, and the...

How often we have passed a church and wondered what happens inside? One of the best ways to communicate the character and values of your church is with a logo. Whether you want to acknowledge your...

Forming a drama team at a church can be inspirational to its members and the congregation itself. One of the first steps is to gain the proper permission by going through the correct avenues....

If you love to read and dissect books about religion, join a religion-book club. Members organize which books are about to be released and schedule times for members to read them. Members then...

As the former choir secretary of the Hope Baptist Church in Accra, Ghana, organizing a choir was learned the hard way. Your knowledge of music is not enough. It is your ability to think ahead that...

Attending church for its sake has been an accusation levelled against many Christians. Truth be told, we know how many of us are pew-warmers, power-grabbers, popularity-seekers and pretentious...

Tithing is the practice in which church members or attendees give money in a collection to that particular church. All Christian churches, including the Baptist Church, use tithing as a way to pay...

Internet dating services have opened up many new opportunities to meet people, including Christian singles. These sites come in a wide variety of styles, with different methods of matching people,...

Churches have limited budgets, and when it comes to cutting corners, advertising a new sermon series or Bible study is usually the first thing to go. However, promoting your upcoming church event...

Membership is not required in a Baptist church but many individuals decide that they want to become members. Asking for membership means that you are committing to be a part of the church and to...

Just like a regular business, a church needs to be marketed in order to attract members of the community. While not "marketing" in the traditional sense, church marketing is a necessary part of...

Attending weekly church services is an important part of being a Christian. However, so is getting involved with those in your church community. One way that you can get involved at your church is...

Many people are firm believers in the power of prayer. When life events happen that you feel need to be comforted by prayer, starting an email prayer chain is a great way to get the prayer...

For many people, going to church provides a sense of belonging and a family-like environment. Others enjoy receiving encouragement. Despite their best efforts, however, some churches fail to exude...

Attending a revival is a very simple process. Revivals are held by churches in an effort to rejuvenate the members and invite new members into the congregation. The following steps will tell you...

Starting a youth ministry requires months of planning and recruiting dedicated volunteers, but it can be accomplished with some patience and perseverance. You can start a youth ministry that kids...

To run a dynamic church, pastors, board members and lay leaders need to follow a basic process of strategic church management. Each church or denomination has its own set of rules that govern the...