March 03, 2009
Need Work? Go to Church
With the national unemployment rate escalating, many churches are emerging as networking hubs for job hunters. In Dallas, First Baptist Church is offering extensive help on workforce topics such as creating a standout résumé and excelling in interviews. Through programs such as Career Solutions, Career Link and Crown Financial Classes, attendees can not only improve their chances on landing future employment, but also better manage their current financial situations.
“It is the old adage, ‘Give a man a fish and he’ll eat for a day; teach a man to fish he’ll eat for a lifetime,’” said First Baptist Church senior pastor Robert Jeffress. “And we think the most important thing the church can do to help its members who are unemployed is help them develop and hone skills that will help them land that next job.”
Denominational Breakdown
Although membership in the nation's largest Christian communions declined last year, two Pentecostal denominations showed an increase. The Assemblies of God (AG) of Springfield, Mo., and the Cleveland...
Mistaking Crowds for Churches
QUOTE: "The biblical New Testament church is vanishing from society today. Anything and everything is acceptable as long as it builds a crowd. Jesus wasn't as interested in building a crowd as He was in telling the truth.—Bob Pearle...
Changing of the Guard
QUOTE: "There really has been a shift and in some ways, a fragmenting of American evangelism. A new generation of evangelists is blogging their way around the old power structures...
A Glass Half Full for Parachurch Ministries
Despite the economic recession, ministry giving was higher than expected in late 2008, according to the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA). In a survey of 300 member...
| Ministry Clip of the Week | Ministry Survey |
 |
Does your church offer any classes or programs to help those looking for a job?
|
Ministry Online - Visit us at http://www.ministrytodaymag.com/
|
Communication
Talking Business Phil Cooke Speaking isn't limited to the Sunday pulpit. Use these simple steps to create engaging presentations for your next meeting or workshop. |
Ethics
When Pastors Need Deliverance Doris M. Wagner If a Christian leader falls, the devil has gotten a prize and a good deal more "bang for his buck" because so many others are affected, and the church or ministry has suffered a setback. How does this happen? |
|
Leadership
How much can online giving really help your ministry? George Eusterman The trend toward online giving has gained ground among churches and parachurch ministries, yet many Christians remain hesitant to use a method they believe is susceptible to fraud, theft and error. |
Evangelism
Modeling Church in Haiti Brad Abare In Leogane (just outside Port-au-Prince), I gleaned several lessons we can apply when it comes to our approach to church. |
See our other great FREE newsletters!
 |
 |
 |
 |
|
|
Get Spirit-filled content delivered right to your inbox! Click here to subscribe to our newsletter.
Dr. Mark Rutland's
National Institute of Christian Leadership (NICL)
The NICL is one of the top leadership training programs in the U.S. taught by Dr. Mark Rutland. If you're the type of leader that likes to have total control over every aspect of your ministry and your future success, the NICL is right for you!
FREE NICL MINI-COURSE - Enroll for 3-hours of training from Dr. Rutland's full leadership course. Experience the NICL and decide if this training is right for you and your team.
Do you feel stuck? Do you feel like you’re not growing? Do you need help from an expert in leadership? There is no other leadership training like the NICL. Gain the leadership skills and confidence you need to lead your church, business or ministry. Get ready to accomplish all of your God-given dreams. CLICK HERE for NICL training dates and details.The NICL Online is an option for any leader with time or schedule constraints. It's also for leaders who want to expedite their training to receive advanced standing for Master Level credit hours. Work through Dr. Rutland's full training from the comfort of your home or ministry at your pace. Learn more about NICL Online. Learn more about NICL Online.
