“The Smiths are great. They will be the perfect couple to lead our premarital counseling ministry.” Dennis was the senior pastor of a midsized church in the St. Louis area. Recently, the couple who had run their premarital counseling program moved to another state. This was significant because the church had three couples that needed […]
It’s Easter morning and the sanctuary is full. You see faces that haven’t shown up since Christmas, and plenty of new ones scattered in. You’ve worked hard to make this day a memorable and impactful one for your congregation. But, all the while in the back of your mind, you know so many will walk […]
As Christians, the Bible is our blueprint for how to live our lives. It gives us valuable information on how to follow Jesus, what it means to be a Christian, and how to go about everyday life. One message that is repeated again and again throughout the Bible is to be kind to others. But […]
Let me start by announcing some exciting news. SecureGive has added a brand new product to our already robust fleet of digital giving platforms. SecureGive Church Apps are here and ready to make a major impact in your church! Working in and for churches for over 6 years, I’ve been in the church software space […]
Our world is hurting more than ever. We can see it everywhere- on front pages, during the nightly news, across social media, and through casual conversations. The impact from the pandemic, tension in the Middle East, and everyday burdens are wearing on us all. So how do you provide a beacon of light in the […]
As a church leader, how are you connecting with the people in your church? While church emails and sermons dedicated to generosity are important, building personal relationships is key. To truly cultivate a culture of generosity in your church, you should be connecting with people on a deeper level that allows for personalized discipleship. The […]
You will be enriched in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion” –2 Corinthians 9:11 As a child, I had friends who received an allowance that their parents encouraged them to tithe from. I always thought that teaching your children to tithe from their allowance was a really good method. During […]
I made a decision to be a follower of Christ at the tender age of seven, almost three decades ago now. Decades that translate to so many seasons I’ve spent discovering His goodness, seeing my life transformed into His likeness. So many years to watch how He works, tracing the patterns of His grace through […]
If you were anything like me, you thought that Children’s Ministry was important to the church, but maybe not as important as other ministries. That was until my Executive Pastor asked me to take over our Kids’ Ministry. I quickly realized that this unique ministry had more potential and power than I could have ever […]
As people in ministry, faith seems like something we would automatically understand. But often times this is the thing we just assume we have a grasp on and sweep over. If you just hop on the internet for a scripture search for faith, one of the top responses you’ll get is Hebrews 11:1, which says, […]