Here is the second power point on this series. For an explanation see yesterday's post. Building a Contagious Church Lesson 2 (PowerPoint Show) SlideShare:
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Contagious Church Power Point Pt 1
Last week I shared 101 Ways to Build a Contagious Church. That was just the beginning! These idea all come from a lecture I attended a number of years ago at the Freed-Hardeman Lectureship. Sam Long was the lecturer. Sam was the minister at Margaret Street Church of Christ in Milton, FL. when I was … Continue reading Contagious Church Power Point Pt 1
Pt 5 of 101 Ways to Build a Contagious Church #81-101
Here are the last 21 of the 101 ways to build a contagious church. 81. Convert your family. 82. Live the Christian life. 83. Don’t be afraid to admit when you’re wrong. 84. Repent. 85. Don’t be afraid to admit you don’t know. 86. Find out. 87. Listen in view of change. 88. Give a … Continue reading Pt 5 of 101 Ways to Build a Contagious Church #81-101
#61-80 of 101 Ways to Build a Contagious Church
We are past the half-way mark. 61. Keep balance. 62. Keep negativism at bay. 63. Praise members. 64. Do things that are right and good. 65. Clip good bulletin articles. 66. Don’t quit until you are dead. 67. Do something to help a child at church. 68. Think of others. 69. Don’t think of self. … Continue reading #61-80 of 101 Ways to Build a Contagious Church
41-60 of 101 Ways to Build a Contagious Church
This is part three of 101 ways to build a contagious church. I pray these are useful. 41. Attend singing schools. 42. Attend Teacher meetings. 43. Rent a billboard during Gospel Meetings. 44. Use radio / TV / Internet / Social Media to promote the church. 45. Help with Summer Camp. 46. Sit with someone … Continue reading 41-60 of 101 Ways to Build a Contagious Church
101 Ways to Build a Contagious Church #21-40
Here is the second set of twenty ways to build a contagious congregation. 21. Listen to others with more than your ears. 22. Put service opportunities in front of members. 23. Make every member feel important. 24. Make every member feel accepted. 25. Give leadership responsibilities to as many people as possible. 26. Work as … Continue reading 101 Ways to Build a Contagious Church #21-40
What to Look for in a Church
Last Thursday, over at the Preacher's Pen, my friend and brother-in-Christ, Chris Gallagher posted a list of 6 Reason I Do Not Attend Your Congregation. Take a moment to read his thoughts (of course, you should wait until after you finish reading what I have to say <grin>). I found his thoughts extremely timely, especially … Continue reading What to Look for in a Church
Why Some Churches Grow
A quick survey of the book of Acts in the Bible and you quickly realize that the early church grew. No they increased, make that multiplied. Last night after looking at the early chapters and the growth of the church in Acts 2:41, 47; Acts 4:4; Acts 5:14; Acts 6:1, 7; and Acts 8:4 we … Continue reading Why Some Churches Grow