…by the time it’s 12 months old 1. Don’t take yourselves too seriously You are important to God. Isn’t it enough to know that without the need to prove it all the time? Walk in humility. Obey. Keep in step with the Spirit. 2. Outreach is your lifeblood It’s tempting to settle in on [...]
There is a lot of talk these days about the word “Kind.” There is so much chatter these days, in fact, one might even think kindness is a human attribute. Much like love. With both ideas / words, there are dymensions of the idea. With both, the concept has been so watered down, it is [...]
Spring is here and this season is a great opportunity to reach out to your community and show them God’s love in practical ways. Here are three great outreach projects that are perfect for spring: 1. Free Car Wash This is an effective, practical service. We offer a car wash every week in the summer. [...]
Burnout is a regular problem with anyone who reaches out. Jesus was in nearly continual outreach mode in his three-year ministry so he found it necessary to take on a number of mindsets in order to live with spiritual centeredness. Here are a few of Jesus’ points of view you might find encouraging. Define for [...]
John Chapman, aka the legendary “Johnny Appleseed” was a missionary who reached out to native Americans in the Ohio Valley in the early 1800s. He Had Simple Tools His primary planting tool was a stick! Do you have a stick? When his current stick wore out he found a new stick. I heard recently through [...]
Momentum is a holy thing. It can be blessed to increase or it can be messed with and diminish if we take it for granted. When it’s happening we all smile, we celebrate and look pretty smart. If we are wise we will learn to walk in tune with God’s Spirit regardless of ever-changing external [...]
On Servecoach.com we broadcast and recorded an incredible live interview-conversation with veteran Servant Evangelism guru Steve Bowen of the Dayton, Ohio Vineyard Church – a place built squarely on outreach serving and ministry to those in need. Hear how they started by going out with 7 bags of groceries one Saturday morning with no idea of [...]
No matter how hard you try to come across as a “safe” person to those you reach out to, some will not receive your offer of service.
That is an unalterable reality. But don’t fret. There are some proven steps I’ve found that work well for dealing with harsh people.
Finding Your Voice: Ministry Success Within Your God-Given Style We’ve joined forces for this special event on Tue., Feb. 28, Noon EST – and more to come because: On the one hand … We know you face God-sized challenges. As pastors, we do too. (We haven’t quit our “day jobs”! We’re leading local churches while we [...]
Kindness Outreach Coaching with Steve and Janie Sjogren is now being offered through the ServeCoach.com Network to five churches!