It has been succinctly observed that you only have one chance to make a good first impression. In church growth polls, church guests have been…
When Mark North walked into the church main office, Elder Vernon Baker sat hunched over the computer with a look of irritation on his face.…
Editor’s note: Bro. C. M. Becton has served the United Pentecostal Church in many capacities, from pastor to his current position of General Secretary. His…
— I am thinking of resigning my small church and going out and starting a home mission’s church because i just can’t seem to get…
We live in a communication-saturated society. Primarily we have the internet to thank for this. But regardless whether this is good, bad or both, the…
You are not the first one to wonder why a book on church growth has such a strong emphasis on organization and management. However, if…
Editor’s note: Bro. J.T. Pugh, a Pentecostal pioneer who has served the United Pentecostal Church in several capacities-, recently sat down with AIS and discussed…
“THE USHER IS THE CHURCH’S OFFICIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE HOLY GHOST” I. THE USHER A. Starting Right. 1. Hold ushering in high esteem. 2. The…
The year was 1860 and a giant crowd was watching the famous tightrope artist, Blondin, cross Niagara Falls. A thick, 1000 foot long cable had…