by Bob | Apr 10, 2014 | Equipping, Small Groups
REST Are the meetings you must attend restful? Is “rest” a word you would normally associate with “meetings”? Most of us moan and groan when we ponder the next meeting we have to attend. Meetings, whether at work or at church, often seem to drain us of all energy....
by Bob | Oct 4, 2013 | Prayer, Preaching
Why Do Churches Grow? Recently at Cornerstone Community Church in Hobart, Indiana, where I’m an elder, we enjoyed our first Elder/Congregation Fireside Chat (FSC). FSC is an opportunity in a safe, family-like setting for our congregation to be listened to by their...
by Bob | Jan 29, 2013 | 5 to Live By, Faith
5 to Live By: 5 Top Christian Blog Posts of the Week Linking you to the top 5 Christian blog posts of the week—posts that provide robust, rich, and relevant insights for living. 4 Types of Faith C. Michael Patton at Parchment & Pen shares a very interesting and...
by Bob | Jun 6, 2012 | Church, Equipping, Mission, Mission Statement, Vision, Vision Statement
How to Facilitate a Biblical Mission/Vision Process, Part 1 Note: You’re reading Part 1 in an RPM Ministries’ blog mini-series on local church mission/vision. I’ve developed this material from my book Equipping Counselors for Your Church. Be An MVP Facilitator I...
by Bob | Apr 24, 2012 | David Murray, Gospel Coalition, Pastoral Ministry, Pastors
5 to Live By: The Top 5 Christian Blog Posts of the Week Linking you to the top 5 Christian blog posts of the week—posts that provide robust, rich, and relevant insights for living. 10 Narnia Resources If you love The Chronicles of Narnia, then you will really...