The Disciple Leaders Network (DLN) Conference at FBC Nashville in April of 2022 lived up to all its hype! We discussed the rhythms of life and ministry and were able to walk away with great tools and ideas to bring back to the local church. Make sure that you take all the credit for your…
Today we live in a world of constant change with most of the change reflecting a secular worldview, which greatly impacts how people think, act and live their lives. In order for the church to make a positive impact on our culture, we must get back to doing The Great Commission. As we reach and…
— Diann Philips Ash The Covid 19 Pandemic descended upon the world, bringing us to our knees, and forever changing all that we knew as normal. Those churches that remained operational in the wake of the pandemic, were challenged to pivot on a dime in order to continue and expand the reach of the gospel.…
– Ken Braddy Today I want to call your attention to a book you probably don’t have in your library. The book is an old one, The True Functions of the Sunday School, by one of my heroes, Arthur Flake. Written in 1930 and revised several times, this timeless treasure of advice from LifeWay’s first…
“Zoombombing” has begun to take place now that so many are using the online meeting platform, Zoom. It’s a great resources but, as with all technology, there are those who wish to use it to call attention to themselves and interrupt people who are trying to serve others. Here are 6 steps that could protect…
– David Apple If someone were to ask you, “What are the wins for an adult Sunday School group?” how would you respond? How can we tell if we’re successfully accomplishing what a group should be accomplishing? Let me suggest ten things: Help people grow in love with Jesus and His Word. Ours is a…
– Alan Raughton New Bible Study groups are an effective way for your church to reach more people, disciple more people in the Word, and even increase your offerings! One key to starting new Bible study groups is to have effective teachers to lead them. These potential new leaders are sitting in your groups right…
Do you know what your Bible study groups leaders taught last week in their groups? Do you know what your leaders are teaching next week in their groups?
Ken Braddy, a member of BACE, wrote a blog recently that listed eight ways you can provide training for your leaders. This post gives summary of his suggestions.