Teaching Your Congregation to Pray. In Matthew, the disciples didn’t ask Jesus “how” to pray, they asked “teach us to pray.” Prayer is the cornerstone spiritual practice for the church, but we can no longer presume our members are doing much of it. This week, Drs. Kris and Bill will offer specific how-tos for increasing the amount of prayer by your membership.
Category: Leadership
Head, Heart, Hands: Teaching for Life Change. For decades church leaders have operated under the presumption that if those in the pews just “knew” how to be an effective disciples of Jesus Christ, that would change the world. Adult educators, however, know differently. It’s not what we know, it’s what we put into practice that counts. This week, Drs. Kris and Bill explore effective adult discipleship that results in life changing practices.
Church Etiquette 101. In years gone by, good manners were the mark of our culture. In a culture of "make sure you get what you want," the phrase "Ladies and Gentlemen" only means that you’re about to hear a speech. This week, Drs. Kris and Bill visit basic church etiquette and remind listeners why it’s so important in today’s church.
The Anti-Angst Prescription. How many church members does it take to change a light bulb? Change??!!!???!!! But change is only one cause of a congregation’s anxiety. This week, Drs. Kris and Bill explore how to immunize … or at least effectively manage … your congregation’s anxiety levels.