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Measuring ministry effectiveness objectively

How do pastors determine success? How should they?

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Experiencing the power of God

David marveled at the vastness of the heavens as he took time to study them (Ps. 8:3, 4).

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Welcoming and retaining your visitors

An experienced pastor shares five steps to creating an atmosphere for first-time guests to his church. They'll work in your church too.

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The pastor's guide to resource materials on church history

Must-have information for the serious student who wishes to research the historical development of the church.

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Appreciative inquiry: Lessons from a business model

Examining the assumptions supporting David L. Cooperrider's business model, we can focus on the good rather than the problems and thereby achieve a creative spirituality orientation.

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The pastoral counselor as prophet and priest

While not necessarily acting in a mediatory way, pastoral counselors find themselves in a unique position where they can act in both priestly and prophetic roles with church members.

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Creative Celebrations: Involving children in your special services

What would change if we worked out our worship, mission, and service from the perspective of the children in our congregations? Here are some ideas to start you thinking about involving children in the special events of your church. Churches are in different places along the journey of child inclusiveness, and various cultures find some things unacceptable or have different local meanings for actions and symbols. So, a wide range of ideas has been included, not as prescriptions, but as ideas to stimulate thoughtfulness and creativity.

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