Ministry Development – Page 5

Fire In My Bones

You can preach for two reasons: because you have to or because you have to. The first “have to” is because you are on the schedule. The second “have to” is because you have fire shut up in your bones, you have a word from the Lord, you have something conceived by the Holy Spirit… Continue reading Fire In My Bones

Revelation and Relationship

The Old Testament revelation of God seems to center around His mighty works. When we look closely at these works we find that the revelation goes much deeper than showing God as a God with power to create and perform. A misunderstanding of the purpose of the revelation of God will lead us to a… Continue reading Revelation and Relationship

Scripture Learning Techniques

Phrase 15 Method a. Take phrase from verse and quote* it 15 times without looking. b. Take 2nd phrase from verses and quote 15 times. c. Add phrases together and quote 15 times. d. Repeat until verse is learned. e. Quote verse and number 15 times without looking. Read Then Learn Method a. Read… Continue reading Scripture Learning Techniques

Can we trust the Bible?

There are many reasons we can justifiably put our confidence in the Bibles we hold and read today as the Word of God. One of them would be that Jesus and His disciples trusted the Hebrew Scriptures wholeheartedly and used them often. The Old Testament Scriptures were affirmed by Jesus—who often quoted from them—as authoritative… Continue reading Can we trust the Bible?

Ten Ways to Commemorate A Special Church Occasion

Church Anniversary? Pastoral Installation? Pastoral Anniversary? Other major church celebration? Following are 10 ideas to help commemorate such a special time. 1. Start with spiritual renewal. A matchless way to set the tone for a special church occasion. 2. Glance back. Strengthen the faith and resolve of your people by helping them remember where they’ve… Continue reading Ten Ways to Commemorate A Special Church Occasion

10 Choices A Leader Must Make Regarding His Staff

#1 – Choose to believe the best about the people on your team rather than always assuming the worst about them. #2 – Choose to trust them to make decisions that matter without having to run every minor detail by your for your approval. #3 – Choose to believe that when they ask particular questions… Continue reading 10 Choices A Leader Must Make Regarding His Staff

10 Keys to Receiving the Holy Ghost Speaking in Tongues

10 Keys to receiving the Holy Ghost with the evidence of speaking with other tongues: 1. John 7:38-39 Know.. it is the will of God for you to receive the Spirit according to the Scriptures! 2. Acts 2:36-39 Repent … by determining to turn from sin to God. Then be baptized in the name of… Continue reading 10 Keys to Receiving the Holy Ghost Speaking in Tongues

Are You Too Comfortable For God?

By Johnathan Pagan God wants to bless us. Better job. Better cars. Higher salaries. Make us happy. Give us comforts in life we never had before. He is such a wonderful God. Right? Have you ever stopped to think that maybe God’s definition of blessed and ours is not congruent? Have you ever thought about… Continue reading Are You Too Comfortable For God?

The Evangelist and Family Ethics

Though a minister may have passion, knowledge, etc., a lack of proper ethics will close doors and squelch your ministry. Your ethics will be what people will see and remember for years to come. Following are some tips to help nurture ethics in dealing with family relations: The needs of the family come first, before… Continue reading The Evangelist and Family Ethics

Church Growth Strategy

Denzil Holman, pastor of River of Life Fellowship in Bakersfield, CA and author of several books ranging from prayer to unity to revival, presents the following practical list for Church Growth. 1. Visualize Without a vision, we have nothing to strive and reach for. Visualize new people in the pews, altar and bapistry. 2. Analyze… Continue reading Church Growth Strategy