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9 Steps to a Successful “Special Event”
Nearly every congregation plans special events. These are usually things like Vacation Bible Schools, Gospel Meetings, youth rallies, or other events. Sometimes, we have these events “just because we always have,” and then we wonder why things don’t go the way we would like. Recently, I was listening to a lesson from Mike Winkler from this year’s Polishing the Pulpit on planning a successful Gospel Meeting. While most of what he said were things that I knew, hearing them in one lesson was very helpful, and a much-needed reminder. His thoughts are reflected in much of today’s list, too. Here are some things you can implement, no matter the size…
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10 Ways to "Find" More Time During the Day
Each has but 24 hours and, unless you are at a lock-in, you spend some of those sleeping. I am constantly amazed at how some people accomplish so many things each day. I’ve had people ask me how I do all that I do, but there are so many other goals I have, and it often seems as if I’m like the hamster on the wheel. That being said, I have found a few things that work for me, so I can do as much as possible. Here are a few that I do, and a few I know I should do to make those 24 hours as filled as…
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iPreach Request
This Friday, Lord willing, iPreach will deal with a very specific topic. Because we will be focused on such a narrow subject, we need input! Dale Jenkins and I will be discussing the program Evernote, and how it can be used by preachers and churches. I use it for several purposes, and am growing more and more fond of it all the time. Here is where we need help. If you use this program, you can help us in one of two ways: 1. We could use you as a guest if you are willing and able. We plan to record around 10AM Central on Friday. We would love to…
