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…
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…
As previously mentioned, the job of the Bus Ministry is to reach the parents. But it is the responsibility of the Sunday School to reach…
Pastors and Sunday School Superintendents alike will often ask the question, “How can I motivate my teachers?” They often struggle with getting the teachers to…
For years, door knocking was about the only type of consistent outreach – outside of occasional street services – that you would find in most…
Over the past twenty-five years in working in the ministry of church growth, I have observed many churches in various stages and conditions. Some are…
Yesterday I drove past a local high school. On the signboard out front someone had placed the following sage observation: The only place that success…
Mike took a deep breath and tried to calm the butterflies in his stomach. He was not very good at this but he was determined…
By Rev. Tim Massengale An effective visitor follow-up ministry should be a high priority in every church. Why? Because your visitors are, without a doubt,…