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Website 101 for Small Churches

Bill Tenny-Brittian Administration, Church Growth May 10, 2011

It’s one thing to know that over 85 percent of those looking for a church visit the church’s website before deciding to show up, it’s something else again to try and launch a winning site and keep it up to date. In this episode, Drs. Bill and Kris will share the not so secret “secrets” of an effective website for the small church. This episode will be particularly helpful for those churches who aren’t sure what an IT department is, let alone have a team for internet ministry.

Teams in the Small Church

Bill Tenny-Brittian Administration, Discipleship, Leadership March 15, 2011

Think teams are only for mega churches? Think again. Even the smallest church can improve its effectiveness by adopting the team approach. This week, Drs. Kris and Bill explore how to use teams and how to make the shift from committees to teams.

Leadership in the Smaller Church

Bill Tenny-Brittian Administration January 25, 2011

John Maxwell rightly concludes that "everything rises and falls on leadership." But once upon a time, Schaller suggested that leading the small church is not unlike herding cats. This week, Drs. Kris and Bill explore how to be an effective leader in the small church.

Public Prayer 101

Bill Tenny-Brittian Discipleship, Leadership October 5, 2010

In most circles, public speaking is considered the task most feared by the average person. But in church, that runs a distant second to public prayer. Getting even seasoned Christians to pray in public can be more difficult than bailing out the Atlantic Ocean with a slotted spoon. In this episode, Drs. Bill and Kris de-mystify public prayer and offer some concrete how to’s and faux pas to avoid.