From the files: 1. Be enthusiastic about the church. 2. Invite a prospective member at least each month. 3. Appreciate your leaders. 4. Tell others about your leaders. 5. Make the services enthusiastic. 6. Arrive and start on time. 7. End on time. 8. Shake at least 25 hands at each assembly. 9. Encourage those … Continue reading First 20 of 101 Ways to Build a Contagious Church
Author: Scott McCown
This is Grace
Satan is a powerful enemy, His mission is but to deceive. He wants me to ignore God’s promise, In grace he wants me not to believe. God has promised Satan his future, Hell is the cell of my foe. God longs for all men to obey truth, So to hell I need not go. The … Continue reading This is Grace
Bible Quiz, How Will You Do?
On Monday and Tuesday of this week, I had the wonderful experience of being a Moderator (Quiz Master) for the Walker County Quiz Bowl. I asked questions to 9 groups of 5/6th grade teams and 9 groups of 7/8th grade teams from across the county. There were 5 rounds each grade grouping on Monday and 4 rounds … Continue reading Bible Quiz, How Will You Do?
Do You Know a Real Man?
What is a real man? What does it take to have and keep a “man-card?” There are many testosterone laden ideas about manhood. There are many who laugh at what they consider to be “weak” or “soft” men. But what is a real man? Really?! I suggest looking at the men in the Bible to … Continue reading Do You Know a Real Man?
Not Enough
How can I say "thank You?" What gift can I impart? What offering is sufficient, To compare with the gift from Your heart? All that I own comes to nothing. All I am seems diminutive. Yet, all I can offer is my life - myself; Since Your life on the Cross your did give. I'll … Continue reading Not Enough
If I Were the Devil . . .
This year we began a series on Wednesday evenings on Resisting the Devil. We are learning that we can resist the devil and he will run from us. We are learning about temptation and his methodology. We are learning to say,"No, get behind me, Satan." This class is empowering us to draw nearer to God … Continue reading If I Were the Devil . . .
What Weighs You Down?
I am not a runner, I have friends who are. I used to run up and down a basketball court and for a while I ran bleachers to keep in shape. Now a local orthopedic doctor tells me that that is no longer a good idea. I am supposed to keep to walking and build … Continue reading What Weighs You Down?
Six “Must Haves” for Couples
What makes for strong relationships in marriage? What makes a marriage great? How can couples stay together for decades? How do two completely different people make a relationship last through family crisis, financial struggles, disease, and other disappointments? First, I am not a marriage counselor, nor do I play one on TV. However, I have … Continue reading Six “Must Haves” for Couples
The Man of God
Two recent events claimed my attention and are challenging my focus. One of these events was family movie night at home. We use Netflix to stream videos into our home and have one DVD at the house at a time. Last week we watched a movie that many of our friends in the community, at … Continue reading The Man of God
Wednesday Mid-Week Groan
A minister began his new work in a small country congregation. His first Sunday after service, a sweet older lady came back from her car with an apple pie. How did she know apple pie was his favorite? He thanked her, complemented her on the lattice-work crust. She blushed and said she loved baking and … Continue reading Wednesday Mid-Week Groan
Driving Thought 