Ministry, Small Group, Young Couples

10 Ways to Develop a Friendly Connection Group

One thing my wife and I enjoy most about serving at Lancaster Baptist Church is leading the “First Love” Connection Group for young couples. Connection Groups structurally as a place where guests and members can connect with other people in their life-stage. Scripturally, the Connection Group helps us to fulfill the Great Commission by reaching people, teaching people, and ministering…

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Christian Education, Ministry, Music, Worship

A New Song – Part 3

In part 1, I discussed some considerations when choosing songs that communicate truth in a powerful way. In part 2, I stressed the importance of congregational participation. There is a third, more practical way to develop the praise of new believers in your church. Create a development plan for your music program. Most churches do not have a systematic program…

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Ministry, Music, Worship

A Call for Worship Leaders – Part 1

“But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him. 24 God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth.” – John 4:23-24 DISCLAIMER: This is not another article about methodology or standards. I’m…

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