Get Your Joy Back!

By Mike James | Published: January 26, 2012

One of the most obvious evidences of our walk with Christ is joy. The word joy appears 218 times in the Bible. Deep joy should be a constant quality in the life of a follower of Christ.

Happiness is more dependent on your circumstances. Things go well at work or you get a raise you feel happy. You feel really glad when your favorite team wins, and especially happy when they go to the Super Bowl. But what if your team loses? What if you don’t get the raise?

Joy and happiness are as different as a thermostat and a thermometer. One indicates what is going on and one controls what is going on. The problem with happiness is that it does depend on happenings but joy is directly related with our walk with the Lord. It is great to know that no matter what comes our way, we can have joy because our faith and hope is in Jesus.

Jim Grassi, in his book, Heaven on Earth mentions some ideas for having a joyful life:

* Don’t take yourself so seriously; nobody else does.

* Givers are more joyful than takers.

* Enjoy the little things of life – there are so many to choose from. Focus on the possibilities of tomorrow rather than the defeats of today.

* Recognize that your ultimate joy comes from knowing you are a child of the King. You are assured of eternal life without pain, suffering, or despair.

* Focus on joy when undergoing trials. Paul, who was tested, and tortured, 31 times talked about joy. He knew there would be trials, disappointments, threats, pain, and suffering. Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials (James 1:2).

* Joy is a deep inner peace that transcends temporary feelings of happiness.

* Joy comes from Jesus, not from your journey in life. He is the ultimate companion and friend who will never leave you or forsake you.

* Joy is experienced in the fullest when you take risks and stretch your faith. The joy of the Lord is my strength (Neh. 8:10). Look beyond your circumstances with an expectant heart knowing that you will have sufficient courage from Christ (Phi. 1:20).

* Don’t let worry or fear steal away even a moment of your joy. The temporary struggles and pain you experience are just that – temporary.

* There is a natural joy that comes from knowing the final chapter of the book – you are His. Your time on earth is like a drop of water in a huge lake. The real issue has to do with where you will spend eternity. If your heart and mind are set on eternal issues, then your joy comes from knowing that the foundation of your faith is secure, no matter what circumstances come your way.

Keep the Son in your Eyes,

Mike James

 

 

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Is Sunday School Dead?

By Mike James | Published: January 20, 2012

I read an interesting article last week by Bob Allen called, “Can Sunday
School be saved?”

The title of the article caught my attention for two reasons.  One, I have been greatly impacted by Godly Sunday School teachers who loved me and made a huge difference in my life and two, if it is lost can it be found?

Sunday school has been a mainstay ministry in many Protestant churches especially Southern Baptists.   The stats however tell us that it is in decline.  The Southern Baptist Convention has reported declines in Sunday school enrollment each year since 2004. That year’s annual statistical survey by LifeWay Christian Resources reported Sunday enrollment of 8.2 million.  In 2010 it dropped to 7.6 million.  This decline has been going on since 2004.

Why is this happening?
Some believe it is because children, students and adults have so many more Sunday morning choices.  Many people work on Sundays or go to ball practices, recreation, etc.  More opportunities and busy schedules may be a contributing factor.

A 2005 Barna study found 95 percent of Protestant churches offer “a Sunday school in which people receive some form of planned or systematic Bible instruction in a class setting.”
While Sunday school remains one of the most widely embraced ministry programs,
the study said, it is undergoing change.
Just 15 percent of senior pastors in 2005 considered Sunday school to be their
church’s highest priority, a significant drop from previous years.

By the way, nothing will be successful in the life of a church unless the senior pastor leads by example! 

If the pastor does not believe in evangelism, the church will not be effective in evangelism.  If he does not believe in Sunday School or small group Bible study the church will not be very effective in that area.  Etc, etc.

More churches are dropping Sunday school programs for their youngest and oldest
children. Three out of four churches offered programming for children under 2,
down six percentage points from 1997. Churches were less likely to offer Sunday
school for junior high (dropping from 93 percent to 86 percent) and high school
students (moving from 86 percent to 80 percent.)

Church historian Bill Leonard listed symptoms that reveal Sunday school’s influence is waning in churches, both large and small:

• Declines in overall attendance by children and adults.
• Intermittent participation by some of the most regular participants.
• Multiple worship services that may affect traditional Sunday school
schedules.
• Difficulty finding teachers whose calendars support consistent involvement.
• Decisions by some congregations to close Sunday school programs for certain
age groups.
• Complex family calendars that require weekend travel, employment, caregiving
or recreational responsibilities.

Today Sunday School has become more of the fellowship arm of the church than the teaching/reaching arm.  I know many churches that are still effectively using Sunday Morning Bible Study to reach, teach and keep people active in the life of their church.

When done properly, Sunday School still works but for it to work it must have several key ingredients.

  1. Pastor, staff and church leaders committed to making it the best it can be.
  2. Training teachers to not only have Bible knowledge but to know how to teach in creative, exciting ways that involve every person in the class.
    Some say Sunday School is boring but the Bible is not boring!  We may be boring, but the Word is not boring.
  3. Offering Sunday School other times besides Sunday morning.  Why
    not have a Sunday night, Monday night or Wednesday night class for those who
    cannot attend because of work.
  4. Do fellowship in the class but plan for outside fellowship time that is also used to invite new people.  You cannot do all the fellowship time needed
    on Sunday mornings and Bible study too so offer additional times for the class
    to get together at least once a quarter if not monthly.
  5. Make it easy for people to connect to a class and start new units.
    New classes reach new people and grow faster than existing classes.
  6. Stretch it out!  Conduct a “Friend Day” in Sunday School or serve a breakfast prior to Sunday School to build participation.
  7. Celebrate when classes enroll new people or have a profession of faith in Christ.
  8. Know there is a huge difference in just having a Sunday School versus using a Sunday School as a strategy to disciple people!

I do not think Sunday School is dead.  What is dead is the old ways of doing it and
leaders who have lost their passion.

Breathe some new life into your Sunday School by training, encouraging workers, and setting goals.   Sunday School works if you work it. It can provide fellowship, outreach opportunities and biblical instruction that changes lives.

Keep the Son in Your Eyes,

Mike James

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Discipling Teens

By Mike James | Published: January 11, 2012

Youth specialist Joe Ball shares with Mike James how we as leaders and parents can be more effective in impacting our students to become disciples.  We must reach this generation for Christ!

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Discipleship Then and Now

By Mike James | Published: January 9, 2012

Here are a few thoughts on how discipleship is changing in the way churches approach it.    

Then Church Training (Discipleship Training) now “Disciple Making.”

Then Sunday Night 6PM now Anytime.

Then At Church now Anywhere.

Then Curriculum Driven now Highly Relational.

Then Large Group (over 10) now  Small Group (under 10).

Then Master Teacher now Full Participation (everyone tells their story).

Then Addition now Multiplication (Exponential).

Then Random Courses/Studies now Intentional Process.

Then Lecture now Discussion/Modeling.

Then Destination now Journey.

Then No Accountability now High Accountability (not legalistic).

Then Short View now Life Long View.

Then Random/Disconnected now  Sequential/Thought out Strategy.

Then Every Week now Semester Approach.

Then Finished/Arrived/Done now Movement.

Then Program Discipleship now Personal Discipleship.

Then Knowledge Transferred now Life Transformed.

Then Mental Assent/Cognitive now Life Application/Heart.

Then Program now Process.

Then Self Promoting/Me now Missional/Community/Us.

Then Class/Surface Relationships now Life on Life/Authenticity.

Then Side lines now Front lines.

Then Feeding now Equipping/Building Disciple-Makers.

Keep the Son in Your Eyes,

Mike James

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7 Biblical Facts about Spiritual Gifts

By Mike James | Published: January 4, 2012

A new year is a good time to take a spiritual inventory. One great place to start is making sure you know what your spiritual gifts are.

Ken Hemphill defines a spiritual gift as…“an individual manifestation of grace from the Father that enables you to serve Him and thus play a vital role in His plan for the redemption of the world.”

Peter Wagner defines a spiritual gift as…“a special attribute given by the Holy Spirit to every member of the Body of Christ according to God’s grace for use within the context of the Body.”

Gene Wilkes says, “A spiritual gift is an expression of the Holy Spirit in the life of believers which empowers them to serve the body of Christ, the church.”

There are four major New Testament passages discussing spiritual gifts: 1 Cor. 12; Romans 12; Eph. 4:1-16; and 1 Peter 4:10-11.

Seven Biblical Facts about Spiritual Gifts

1. God does not want us to be ignorant concerning gifts. (1 Cor. 12:1)

Paul is writing to the Christians at Corinth and says, “concerning spiritual gifts I would not have you ignorant.” We have made spiritual gifts too complicated and people often feel ignorant about them. What do you really enjoy doing for the Lord? Whatever brings you joy is usually connected with your gift. I love to teach and preach so I was not surprised when I found that my spiritual gift is teaching. It is where I receive the most fulfillment and joy.

2. Many gifts but the same Giver. (1 Cor. 12:4)

Difference gifts are in the body because they are all needed by the body to function properly but we must remember there is but one Gift Giver. All spiritual gifts are given by the Holy Spirit.

3. Every Christian has at least One gift! (1Cor. 12:7,11)

When someone tells me they do not have any spiritual gift I ask them to study this passage. As a follower of Christ you have a gift.

4. Gifts are sovereignly given. (1 Cor. 12:11,18)

These gifts are given by God as He chooses to give them to us. We do not request a specific gift, which would be rude! It is God who determines which gifts or abilities we receive. He knows what the body needs to function effectively. I did not ask for the spiritual gifts I have. They were just given me as a gift. My gifts are teaching, exhortation and pastor/ shepherding.

5. Spiritual gifts are not evidences of super spirituality.  (1 Cor. 12: 21-25)

As a pastor, with the gift of teaching and exhortation, I am often in the pulpit but that does not mean my gift is any better than anyone else’s. Don’t get puffed up about your gift. It’s not yours anyway! God will not use you if you are puffed up.

6. Purpose of gifts is for serving. (1Peter 4:10)

We are all stewards of God’s grace and gifts. Who owns our gift? Jesus. We manage these but they are His property and are meant to be used for “serving one another.”

7. Gifts remind us that we live and serve for the “glory of God” (I Peter 4:11)

Our gifts of service ultimately bring glory to God and build up His church.

If you want to have a successful, fulfilling new year then you must know and use your spiritual gift for the glory of God.

Keep the Son in your eyes,

Mike James

 

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The Invasion of the Chris-ters!

By Mike James | Published: December 10, 2011

OK…what is a Chris-ter? Well, it is those folks who attend our worship on Christmas and Easter only, hence Christmas and Easter equals…Chris-ters.

When I pastored we always had an increase in worship on those two Sundays because the Chris-ters really came out and boosted our attendance.

So what should our attitude be toward Chris-ters? Should we be stern and fuss at them for being so sporadic about their attendance? Should we raise our eyebrows and be judgmental and critical?

What if they sit in the same seat that Bertha Better Than You sits?

A better question is, “what does Jesus think about them?” After all, Christmas is a celebration of His birthday. Does Jesus love people who do not attend our churches on a regular basis, or maybe only twice a year? YES HE DOES.

I think Jesus would have us roll out the red carpet for these folks and welcome them with open arms. The next few weeks we have the opportunity to love on folks who have yet to discover the real meaning of Christmas and the blessings of attending on a regular basis. It is a chance to share Christ’s love thru our worship and to let them know we are really glad they are in church even if it is the first time since Easter.

Here are a few ideas. First make sure your greeters are ready to welcome everyone who walks through the doors; members, non-members, Christians, non-Christians, old, young, searching, and yes even the Chris-ters.

After they attend how do we follow up? Be sure to do it quickly and with intentionality. With all the special preparation for sermons, music presentations, decorations, extra greeters, and parking issues; don’t slide on the follow up process! We must have a thought out follow up process after a guest attends.

(Sunday) Make sure that worship is a good experience for them. Be prepared to welcome and love on people. Provide refreshments and give guests a gift. Some churches have folks turn in their guest card at a welcome center where they receive a gift from the church.

First step… (Monday or Tuesday) Mail guests a follow up card or letter immediately. Quick follow up is really important for all guests and a handwritten card speaks volumes. Pastors can write a brief note and send it early in the week. A personal hand written note that has also been hand addressed takes a little more time but pays great dividends. People love to receive personal mail not something that they know has been massed produced. They will often throw away what they perceive as junk mail. Knowing the pastor or other church leaders took the time to do this says much about the heart of the pastor and church.

Recently my wife and I visited a church and not only received a hand written note from the pastor but a $5 gift card to Dairy Queen. (I’ve already had my blizzard!)

Second Step…(@Thursday) If they gave you an e-mail address or a cell phone number on the guest card, then follow up with a quick note or a text message. You might include again how glad you were they attended and ask if they have any questions about the church or how you can serve them.

If you did not personally meet these guests last Sunday, invite them to meet you in a central area of the church before or after the service so you can personally greet them.

Third Step…(Saturday) As a pastor I found I could catch people at home on Saturday afternoons with a telephone call. If you miss them and get the answering machine leave a brief message sharing that you really hope they can be in worship the next day. You could also mention about Sunday School or small group Bible study.

Fourth Step… Have the appropriate age group leaders (Sunday School, children’s and youth pastor, or other ministry leaders, etc.) follow up and connect to all family members: preschool, children and teenagers. If parents know you are genuinely interested in ministering to their children you will open the door wide to reach them.

What will you do to get ready for the invasion of the Chris-ters?

Keep the Son in Your Eyes,

Mike James

 

 

 

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The Jesus Jacket

By Mike James | Published: November 28, 2011

I read an interesting yet disturbing article recently on intergeneration connections and the involvement of teens after they graduate from high school. The article was written by Kara Powell and it was called, “Faith that Sticks.”

Studies suggest that approximately 40 to 50 percent of our students who are part of a church or youth group will fail to stick with their faith beyond high school. This should greatly disturb us and cause us to rethink how we do discipleship with students.

To try to understand more about the current state of both youth and the church, Kara Powell who works at the Fuller Youth Institute studied 500 youth group graduates from across the U.S. during their first three years in college. The primary goal was to identify church and family practices that build lasting faith, or what we call “sticky faith.”

What they discovered can be explained with the phrase, “The Jesus Jacket.”

When asked to define what it means to “be a Christian,” thirty-five percent of students didn’t mention Jesus at all.

The most dominant theme in college students’ descriptions of being a Christian was that it means to “love others.” Certainly, that is a major theme of Jesus’ teaching. But even most atheists think it’s a good idea to love other people. But true faith demands a bigger, Jesus-centered view of the gospel.

Their research found that many young people view the gospel like a jacket; they can put it on or take it off, based on what they feel like doing in any particular situation. If they’re going to church or hanging out with Christians, they put on their “Jesus Jacket.” If they’re headed to a party or drifting toward spiritual apathy, they toss the Jesus Jacket into a corner.

One of the central reasons students put their faith aside is because they have a flawed understanding of the Christian life. They’ve picked up the idea somewhere, maybe from parents and church leaders, that following Jesus means merely following a list of “Do’s” and “Don’ts.” For example:

Do … go to church and youth group, read your Bible, pray, give money, share your faith, get good grades, respect elders, go on mission trips, and be a good kid.

Do not … watch the wrong movies, drink, do drugs, have sex, talk back, swear, hang out with the “wrong crowd,” go to Cancun for spring break, or go to parties.

For many of our young people, the gospel has been reduced to what Dallas Willard calls the “gospel of sin management.” The gospel becomes a list of rules and virtues, with Bible verses attached. When young people set this gospel aside, it shouldn’t surprise us. Wouldn’t we do the same?

We have to admit that this “Jesus Jacket syndrome” is partly our fault as pastors, leaders and parents. We have done a better job teaching folks what not to do than we have about experiencing a loving, grace filled relationship daily with the living Lord. We have failed to teach the real gospel that is grounded in grace rather than guilt and have focused more on the commands (do’s and don’ts) in the Bible.

Mark Labberton, long-time pastor and now preaching professor at Fuller, has observed “students really need to grow up hearing about and experiencing God’s grace. The presence of one without the other can cause serious damage to students’ lives.”

Is your definition of a Christian more doing or being? I think it is more being. As Rick Warren says we are human beings not human doings.

I believe this “Jesus Jacket” issue is not just affecting our young people. It crosses all generations. We have embraced a cultural, easy to put on or take off Christianity where you can decide when you are a real follower of Christ and when you don’t feel like being a follower, rather than keeping our Jesus jackets on 24/7 and experiencing the authentic New Testament Christianity that is real, vibrant, and relevant to any generation.

One thing churches can do is to develop a mentoring ministry with young adults and students. The impact of “one on one” can make a life time difference.

What is your church doing to disciple teens and young adults?

Keep the Son in Your Eyes,

Mike James

 

 

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Pass the Pie

By Mike James | Published: November 21, 2011

But may all who seek you rejoice and be glad in you; may those who love your salvation always say, “The Lord be exalted!” Psalm 40:16

Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. I really love turkey and pie and all the traditional food that makes up thanksgiving, fellowship with family, a few days off, and did I mention pie? Significant things happen over pie!

On July 4 we celebrate our independence as a nation but on thanksgiving we recognize that we are totally dependent on the Lord. Without Him we can do nothing. That is a good place to be…totally dependent on the Lord. When we are in that place of total dependence it is easier to give praise. When we are trusting in ourselves and our abilities we often lose that praise focus.

We should praise the Lord even if we face obstacles to our faith which we all do. If we are not careful our circumstances will rob us of our joy in Christ and we will forget to praise Him. Some of our obstacles may appear in our relationships, our health, our pride, our finances, or some besetting sin. It is easy to drift away from the Lord.

I heard a speaker say this week that we never drift toward holiness! I have found that to be very true in my own life. If we are not careful we will drift away from holiness and our relationship with the Lord. It will be subtle and slow… forgetting to have our quiet times, failing to open God’s Word, missing out on fellowshipping with other believers, slacking in our church attendance, but it will happen.

All of us have issues we need to take to the Lord in prayer.

Regardless of what we may be facing this Thanksgiving 2011, let Psalm 40:16 remind you to love your salvation. What a wonderful non-returnable gift God has given us. Salvation! Also don’t forget to always say, “The Lord be exalted!” He alone is worthy of our praise and thanks.

Put on your “praise garments” and exalt the Lord not only during the Thanksgiving season but every day. Make Thanksgiving a regular feature of your life and let it translate into Thanks-living as we exalt our King. Now let’s all sing count your blessings name them one by one and pass the pie please.

Happy Thanksgiving,

Keep the Son in your eyes,

Mike James

 

 

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Leading Change

By Mike James | Published: November 16, 2011

In his classic text Leading Change, John Kotter offers a number of insights into the mechanics of change. If your church is going to grow it will require change and leading change in your church requires great wisdom. Examine these eight fundamental qualities of successful change and see if they ring true in your experience.

1. Establish a sense of urgency. Wise leaders realize people have an aversion to change. Unless prodded to make adjustments, most people won’t budge from business as usual. Since leaders are likely the first ones to sense the need for change, they must convey a sense of urgency by convincingly identifying the threats of staying the same.

2. Gather a guiding coalition. Before making the case for change to the entire organization, a leader should persuade fellow influencers of its necessity. In every company, a small group of stakeholders lays claim to a majority of the influence. Unless a change agent rallies these key decision-makers to his side, he will have difficulty garnering enough momentum to shift the organization.

3. Create vision. Before launching a movement for change, it’s essential to formulate a compelling vision to support it. The vision should clearly spell out the rationale for making a change, and it should paint a picture of the preferred future that will arise as a result. The vision should be refined and simplified until it can be shared in five minutes or less.

4. Communicate vision. Human emotions tend to be drawn toward the discomfort and inconveniences of change. For this reason, it’s critical to make every effort to communicate the value of change. Leaders too readily fear repeating themselves when they should be more afraid of their people misinterpreting the vision or losing sight of it.

5. Empower others to act on the vision. First and foremost, build margin for change. People’s responsibilities continue in addition to their involvement in major change initiatives. Give them space to internalize the change and readjust their focus. Changing is a difficult endeavor. Be sure ample resources, meetings and man-hours are being devoted to make it happen.

6. Plan for and create short-term wins. Often the scale of a needed change can be overwhelming. Whittle it down into bite-sized bits, and be sure to celebrate every milestone accomplished. Build upon small, short-term victories to infuse the team with momentum so they can carry out the full extent of the desired changes.

7. Consolidate improvements to extend change. At first, changes are fragile. They need nourishment and protection in order to take root in the organization. Be vigilant of hard-fought changes, and recognize that many of them will take years to be fully ingrained in the organization.

8. Institutionalize new approaches. The best leaders know change is not a once-in-a-while proposition. The process of change is ongoing. When leaders manage change effectively, they gain respect and earn the right to craft a culture where change is a regular, even welcome, aspect of the organization.

(Adapted from “How to Lead Change,” by John Kotter, Leadership Wired, Issue 1, 9/08; via Church Leaders Intelligence Report)

Let’s not forget that the Holy Spirit is the greatest change agent in the universe. Depend upon Him to change hearts, attitudes, and lead your church forward.

Keep the Son in your Eyes,

Mike James

 

 

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Closing the Back Door

By Mike James | Published: November 7, 2011

I recently met with a church that was having consistent baptisms but not experiencing net growth. They asked me to help them plan some strategies that would keep those they reached. About the same time I read Tom Rainer’s blog on “closing the back door.” How does a church keep those it reaches so they become active members?

Let’s look at those four components but first my experience on this issue.

In one church I did a Five-Year Church Membership Analysis. I surveyed new and exiting members and compiled statistics on losses and gains in membership over a five-year period. I assumed that our back door of losses was opened as wide as the front door of gains.

The church experienced 541 additions by letter or baptism during this five-year period. On the surface this would appear to be healthy growth, but I discovered that deletions by transfers and deaths over this same five-year period the church lost 535 members! This is a net gain of only six people in five years! On a five-year average this translates to 108 additions per year and 107 losses per year. Based on these averages, that particular church had to reach a minimum of 107 persons each year just to maintain the present attendance.

As a staff this stat alerted us that our back door was wide open.

Rainer says that every year for the past quarter century, assimilation rates in American congregations have been poor. The Southern Baptist Convention reported a membership of over 16 million. The realistic membership is around 12 million, and the average weekly attendance is 7 million. So we cannot account for four million of our members. Less than half of the members attend on a given week. And millions more have been lost who are no longer on the membership rolls.

Rainer’s research of thousands of churches found four common characteristics of congregations that have effective assimilation.

Key #1: Membership high expectations. More is expected of members in high assimilation churches. Church discipline is more likely to be exercised in these churches as well. These churches typically have required entry point or membership classes. Becoming a part of these congregations is more than completing a card or walking an aisle. Members are expected to be involved and stay involved.

This is key that every church can use. What do you expect from a member? Do you think they should attend regularly, give, and serve? Do they know the expectations before they join? (I have a video blog on how to do this.)

Key #2: Small group involvement. A concerted effort is made to get members and attendees involved in small groups. For most of our Southern Baptist Churches this is a Sunday School class for others it could be a home Bible study, or a small group meeting elsewhere. They all produce the same benefit by connecting people together in relationships. I have found that relationships are the Velcro that keep people together and coming back.

Key #3: Ministry/Missons involvement. Rainer’s group found that high assimilation churches encourage people to be involved in ministry. A few even require ministry involvement prior to accepting someone into membership. Members who are involved in missions and ministry feel connected to the church.

Give new people an assignment quickly. You may not want them to teach a class or serve as a deacon but they could be a greeter or help on one of your serving teams. The quicker they are involved the longer they will stay.

Key #4: Relational connections. Rainer writes, “In any organization, people stay connected more to other people than the organization itself. We are relational creatures. Local congregations are no exceptions. People are more likely to stay connected to the church if they have developed meaningful friendships and relationships with others in the church.”

So if these four components really help close the back door, why are we not developing each one to fit our particular church? Rainer says one reason is that many churches have established traditions of low expectations that are hard to change.

I want to challenge you to look at these four components and evaluate how your church is doing in each one. Make some changes to do a better job of keeping those you reach so you close the back door.

One other thought…The key that combines all of these is DISCIPLESHIP. Get people discipled so they know how to serve, give and grow in their faith.

Keep the Son in Your Eyes,

Mike James

 

 

 

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