Tree of Life Deliverance Ministry

What does Jesus think about Homosexuality?

Is homosexuality a sin? It’s an age-old question, and there are people on both sides of the debate, each quoting their Bibles. How do we know who’s right? What would Jesus do if he were…

6 Things Pastors Do to Kill Church Growth

Most of the time, church leaders want to focus on what they should do to grow their church. In reality, the quickest way to get your church unstuck is to STOP doing a few things.

My Church Is Stuck, What Do I Do?

Why I’m Coming Out as a Christian

I’m not scared that non-believers will make me feel like an outcast. I’m scared that Christians will.

How To Reach Unchurched People Who Don't Think They Need God

I read a survey the other day that made me literally sit up straight as I took notice. The number of people in Canada (my country) who profess “no religion” is now at 24%, up from 16.5% a decade earlier. That’s a massive shift in a mere ten years. As I reflect on it all,…

His pew or hers? Woman concerned about man she met in church

Q: I met a nice guy at church of all places, and he's invited me out. I'm excited but nervous. Do I stay at his house or let him come to mine? It's been a while.

2 Alarming Trends in Churches Who Say They Want to Reach Young Adults

As I do Strategic Planning with churches all over the country, one of most consistent priorities churches identify is attracting young families. I don’t think I’ve been to a church yet that said, “We don’t really need to reach young people. We’re doing just fine with an aging population and our old ways of doing things.”Read More

How Can You Balance Life and Ministry and Your Passions and Hobbies?

At a recent event in India I was asked two interesting questions on a common theme: “How should a pastor balance his life outside of the church with his calling to ministry?” and “How should a pastor think about passions and hobbies outside of ministry?” These are issues I’ve thought about a lot and attempted to provide a helpful answer. Transcript How should a pastor balance his life outside of the church with his calling to ministry? Yes, really, …

What to Expect as You Head Out to Minister

Refresh yourself with what Christ taught us about ministry.

Sidewalk Counseling: A Life-Saving Ministry of the Pro-Life Movement

Sidewalk counseling is a life-saving ministry of the pro-life movement, but not all pro-life advocates feel ready or called to sidewalk counsel. Many instead se

8 Steps to Propel Your Ministry Forward

By Todd Adkins One minute we think we know where we are going and how we’re going to get there, then the next, we’re scrambling and trying to address the complexities that arise in our churches and ministries. This past year of ministry was full of uncertainty and tough decision after tough decision. In today’s […]

What are we living for?

Shut down the bus tours: What older church members should really be doing

So how do you engage older church attendees… say people over age 50? The question’s been around a long time. And, as most church leaders could tell you, it’s a bit of a loaded question. It’s also a question I’m...Read More→

Deliverance Evangelistic: Continuing the ministry of Jesus

Wherever Jesus was depicted in the gospels, he was feeding the poor, healing the sick, or providing for those in need. There is a place where you can go where

Beauty, Truth, Life, and Love: Four Essentials for the Abundant Life

Do you long to live the abundant life that Jesus promised his followers? If so, then you will want to weave the threads of beauty, truth, life, and love into the tapestry of your life. When these essentials are each present in some measure in our relationships, ministries, vocations, and...

10 Children's Ministry Secrets

Not everything in ministry is self-evident.Some things that seem true--or effective--can produce substandard results.Here are some examples.1. The way you carry yourself makes a difference.Remember you are a minister, not a big kid.If you conduct yourself like a big kid

Why I’ve Stopped Reading Books on Ministry…At Least for Now

Emily C. Heath - I’ve stopped reading books about church.