Issue #365
11/12/2008
Six essential commitments for leadership
by Rick Warren
Great leaders expect more from themselves than they do from their followers. As leaders in the church, the New Testament challenges us to “make every effort” in six areas. In this issue, we’ll look at six important vows of effective ministry that we need to model for our congregations. [more]
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How to connect every person in your church
by Steve Gladen

In Genesis 2, God said, “It is not good for man to be alone.” We are better together. If you want to grow a healthy church, you need to have a goal to connect every person in a small group community. In this issue, Steve Gladen offers six ways to help you do that. [more]


The Purpose of Christmas
Rick Warren (Howard Books, 2008)  

Rick Warren’s Christmas message, The Purpose of Christmas, is now available in a gift book, music CD with bonus DVD, and a three-week video-based small group curriculum. The book explains how God designed Christmas to meet our needs for celebration, salvation, and reconciliation. The curriculum for families and small groups features three DVD sessions taught by Pastor Rick on why we celebrate Christmas as well as a 64-page companion study guide. It’s a great study for your small groups to do over the holidays!

 
   


"With arms outstretched and nail-pierced hands, Jesus is saying, 'This is how much I love the world. This is how much I love the atheists, secularists, Democrats, and Republicans. And this is how much I love Muslims, Jews, Hindus, and Buddhists. I love them so much it hurts. I love them so much, I’d rather die than live without them.'" - Rick Warren



"Let us therefore make every effort to do what leads to peace and to mutual edification." - Romans 14:19 ()

"Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace." - Ephesians 4:3 ()

"Make every effort to live in peace with all men and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord." - Hebrews 12:14 ()



Exponential church planting conference - It’s not too late to get the early bird rate for the Exponential 2009 conference April 20-23 in Orlando. The conference features Erwin McManus, Greg Groeschel, Francis Chan, and more than 50 other national and international church planting leaders.
Tax help for ministers - If you’re a minister, you can get your U.S. taxes professionally done for free. Check out the site for more information.
Christianity Today’s special section on Billy Graham - With the famed evangelist having passed the 90 mark, Christianity Today has collected a variety of current and classic articles on Billy Graham and put them on one page. You’ll also find some of his sermons on the site.
How to lead your church during the financial crisis - How are we as pastors to respond during this financial crisis? As a pastor in New York City, Nelson Searcy has had a front row seat to the recent Wall Street collapse and financial recession. In this practical and motivational podcast, he shares insights on how to lead your church at this time. You can download or listen for free.
Church kids’ musicals - This site contains a couple of fun musicals you might want to do with your church’s children. You can listen to the entire Life School Musical on the site.
Pastor John Piper’s blog - You’ll find John Piper’s thoughts on a whole assortment of issues on this site. Browse through the archives a bit and you’ll find a bunch of interesting and helpful postings from the well-respected reformed Baptist pastor and others.


Being truly thankful in every circumstance - Dwayne Moore

Help your groups survive the holiday break - Mark Howell

Websites reveal the mission and culture of a church - Keith Baldwin

Faith in the Shepherd - Mary Southerland



“I care less and less how many people come forward – whether anybody comes forward or not. The important thing is whether I have made clear the gospel and the cost of following Christ.” - Billy Graham, The Evangelical World Prospect (Oct. 13, 1958)

“A committee is a thing which takes a week to do what one good man can do in an hour.” - Elbert Hubbard

“A man by his sin may waste himself, which is to waste that which on earth is most like God. This is man’s greatest tragedy and God’s greatest grief.” - A.W. Tozer

“If you can’t convince them, confuse them.” - Harry Truman

“Give according to your income, lest God make your income according to your giving.” - Unknown

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