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Discipleship and Assimilation

October 15, 2014/in Pastors' Forum /by Tony Cooke

It seems that the only discipleship format out there that is working is the cell group. Is anyone doing anything different that is working? How are pastors plugging new believers into their churches and assuring that they are getting grounded in the Word and in fellowship?

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A Different Time?

October 15, 2014/in Pastors' Forum /by Tony Cooke

Is pastoring different today than it was ten, fifteen, or twenty years ago? It seems like it is, but I’m trying to define how it’s different. Is society different? Are church members different? Are the expectations and commitment levels of people different? Can you help me understand this? Read the responses.

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Declining a Gift

October 15, 2014/in Pastors' Forum /by Tony Cooke

I recently returned a cash gift with a polite letter because it came in the same letter as a pastoral referral request for an application to a Christian school. It felt like a potential conflict of interest. I was happy to recommend the person and did so. What clear guidelines can you recommend for receiving or declining gifts/offerings in the future? Have you ever sent back or declined a gift/offering and under what terms?

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Curriculum

October 15, 2014/in Pastors' Forum /by Tony Cooke

We could really use some help in finding good curriculum for all age-levels and for small group ministry. Any ideas?

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Connecting with the Community

October 15, 2014/in Pastors' Forum /by Tony Cooke

For some time, I’ve been feeling like our church is isolated from our community. I know that I’ve spent so much time focusing on the sheep that I haven’t gotten involved in the community as I should. What are some of the ways pastors connect to their communities personally, and how do they lead their churches in having great community impact?

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Confrontation

October 15, 2014/in Pastors' Forum /by Tony Cooke

As a pastor who loves to encourage and nurture others, I find it difficult to confront people. Can you give me some do’s and don’ts and how-to’s (or how not-to)? When do you confront and when do you simply overlook something? Can you give me some advice on how to confront a staff member, a volunteer, or a church member about an issue? Also, are there some preventative, “up-front” types of things I can do so that I don’t feel a need to confront issues as often?

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Church Membership

October 15, 2014/in Pastors' Forum /by Tony Cooke

We have never had official “membership” in our church, but I’m thinking about initiating it. I’m curious as to what experiences other pastors have had with church membership. What are the pros and the cons? What requirements should we have for people to become members? What is taught in the membership classes and how extensive are they? What reasons are there for having or not having church membership?

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Business Sense

October 15, 2014/in Pastors' Forum /by Tony Cooke

As a pastor, I feel pretty good about most aspects of my responsibilities (spiritual, preaching, pastoral care, etc.), but I’m recognizing a deficiency in the business-side of ministry. I don’t have a business background, and I realize there’s a lot I need to know in those areas. I’d love to hear seasoned pastors share a few tips about the business lessons they’ve learned relative to their leadership in the church. Could you please share some “business sense” with me?

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Better Communication Skills

October 15, 2014/in Pastors' Forum /by Tony Cooke

As a pastor, I preach and teach the Bible regularly, but I don’t always feel that I am connecting with the people. I observe other ministers who really seem to communicate and connect effectively with their audience. Can some experienced pastors share some thoughts with me about how to be a better communicator and how to really connect with my people? I know to “preach the Word” and to “be anointed,” but I guess I’m looking for other insights—maybe even natural things—on becoming a better public speaker.

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Altar Care Ministry

October 15, 2014/in Pastors' Forum /by Tony Cooke

We are looking for guidelines, resources, and training ideas to help make our workers more effective in helping those who have responded to altar calls. What procedures do other churches use to train their altar workers? What process do you take people through who respond to altar calls, and how do they do it? Are there any resources or outlines available for training altar care workers? What materials do you put into the hands of new converts, and how do you follow up on them? We want to see our altar care team better trained, better equipped, and more effective. What suggestions do other pastors have?

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10 Things Every Pastor Should Know Before They Build

September 15, 2014/in Articles by Others /by Tony Cooke

Planning is very important! Start with monthly planning sessions. Do this by first organizing a group that you would like to be involved in the planning process. Begin having meetings at least once a month in order to brainstorm and plan what the church’s basic needs and desires are. Your planning phase should last at least one year. … read more

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Six Tips on Performing Weddings for Unchurched, Non-Christian Couples by Dr. Aubrey Malphurs

January 3, 2014/in Articles by Others /by Tony Cooke

There was a time in my ministry as a pastor when I communicated to inquiring unchurched, non-Christian couples that I wasn’t interested in performing their weddings. I didn’t express it as harshly as it sounds, but that was clearly my attitude. My thinking was, If they can’t bother to come to church, then I can’t bother to cater to their desire to be married in the church, at least my church. … read more

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The Law of Putting God First by Pastor Michael Cameneti

January 3, 2014/in Articles by Others /by Tony Cooke

There are specific laws in the earth that we have to obey in order to live peaceably on this earth. In the same way, there are also laws in the spiritual realm that govern the Kingdom of God, and if these “Kingdom” laws are cooperated with properly, they will be a blessing to you. … read more

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Cultivating Spiritual Gifts in Your Church by Rick Renner

January 3, 2014/in Articles by Others /by Tony Cooke

Why don’t we see more miracles? That’s a question I hear frequently when I travel in the states. As ministers, there are five basic principles we need to understand if we’re going to cultivate spiritual operations in our churches and meetings. … read more

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An Analysis of the Tithe (Part One) by James J. Purcell

January 3, 2014/in Articles by Others /by Tony Cooke

What kind of money is it that, if you don’t pay it you are robbing someone and if you do pay it he will pour out a blessing on you? If you don’t steal someone’s car, are they going to pour out a blessing on you? No. They are not even going to thank you. We ordinarily do not bless people for not taking our things. But when the tithe is paid, God pours out a blessing. Why? … read more

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An Analysis of the Tithe (Part Two) by James J. Purcell

January 3, 2014/in Articles by Others /by Tony Cooke

What kind of money is it that, if you don’t pay it you are robbing someone and if you do pay it he will pour out a blessing on you? If you don’t steal someone’s car, are they going to pour out a blessing on you? No. They are not even going to thank you. We ordinarily do not bless people for not taking our things. But when the tithe is paid, God pours out a blessing. Why? … read more

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Worship Team Guidelines from Victory Family Church by Pastor John Nuzzo

January 3, 2014/in Articles by Others /by Tony Cooke

We believe that our service as a worship team must be in line with the direction that God has given our pastors for Victory. Big vision coupled with believers working together to fulfill that vision results in changed lives. … read more

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The Role of Faith Communities in Suicide Prevention by Dr. Timothy Doty

January 3, 2014/in Articles by Others /by Tony Cooke

About 35,000 people die by suicide each year—an average of 1 person every 15 minutes. Approximately 800,000 people attempt suicide a year, which translates to a rate of one attempt every 39 seconds. For every completed suicide, at least 6 survivors of suicide loss (loved ones, friends and family members) are affected. … read more

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Etiquette for Guest Ministers: How to Honor the Pastor in His Church

January 2, 2014/in Articles by Tony Cooke /by Tony Cooke

Etiquette for Guest Ministers: How to Honor the Pastor in His Church PDF article by Tony Cooke Etiquette for Guest Ministers

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Etiquette for Pastors: How to Honor Guest Ministers in Your Church

January 2, 2014/in Articles by Others /by Tony Cooke

When I think of ministry and the fivefold ministry gifts, the concept of honor immediately comes to mind. However, in our day and age, society seems to have lost the heart of honor. Sadly, even many of our churches have pushed honor to the wayside, treating ministers without reverence and respect. … read more

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