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A visitor hesitates near the door of your church building one Sunday. They make their way through the door but then pause. They look distracted, almost in a world of their own. You move toward them, but they seem unaware of your presence. You get a sense of agitation, as if they are on high alert, and you notice perspiration on their forehead. When you speak a word of greeting, they seem neither to see you nor hear you. Instead, they move away toward a notice board at the side of your church foyer, avoiding eye contact. ... continue reading
Story Trails are a great way to share the Gospel with unchurched members of your community as well as lots of fun as people get outside, get active, and get reading! Here at The Good Book Company we’ve got various engaging Easter story trails, all linked with one of our popular kids books. Here’s more information on what they are, why they’re great, and how to use them. ... continue reading
In one church in McCaysville, Georgia, children’s ministry director Sally Morris decided to work on producing a kids’ curriculum to go alongside Love Your Church by Tony Merida. It meant that the children and young people in her church could follow the same teaching plan as the adults, so that the whole church learned together. After completing the curriculum in her own context, Sally sent us what she’d written, asking if it could be offered to other churches.... continue reading
We realize that Christmas can be an extremely busy time of year for church staff. To make things simpler for you, we've put together a plan that will help you coordinate your church's celebration of Christmas.... continue reading
This is a responsive prayer that has been written to help guide a group in prayer. This prayer is an excerpt from In His Hands: Prayers for Your Baby or Child in a Medical Crisis. The parts printed in bold type are designed to be said by the whole group. The parts printed in regular type are designed to be said by the leader only.... continue reading
It’s unfortunately common to hear that church is one of the hardest places to be in the midst of hardship. Maybe you have limped into church, weighed down by things like sadness, fear, or disappointment. Yet the place you hoped to find healing and refuge left you feeling hurt and alone. As the body of Christ joined together in praise, you felt dislocated in your pain.... continue reading
We commonly see the word “body” being used to mean a corporate gathering, a collective of people coming together for a cause or purpose, such as a “voting body.” But when we call the church the “body of Christ” we mean much more than this.... continue reading
When it comes to knowing what gift or service we can bring to our churches, we might feel stumped. But the blend of skills, interests, traits and experiences that make up who you are is utterly unique. And just being you, bringing your whole self and offering what you can is enough. In fact, the Bible says it’s more than enough—it’s vital.... continue reading
We realize that Christmas can be an extremely busy time of year for church leadership and staff. To try to make things simpler for you, we've put together a plan that might help you coordinate your church's celebration of Christmas.... continue reading
There is such a thing as unfaithful service. What does that look like? We’re given an example in the parable of the talents in Luke 19:11-27.... continue reading
