By Chris Kouba
I have been married to my wife, Hillary, for 15 years and despite the fact that we talk every day, at times we easily have issues with communication. Either I’m not listening or she’s not sharing or …
Importance of Community Outreach
May 16, 2016 By
By Jason Snyder
What is your church’s growth strategy? Do you have one? Unfortunately, for some church leaders, by default the strategy becomes “We hope we get some visitors this week.” As church leaders, in many ways, the growth of …
The Why of Camp
May 5, 2016 By
By Zac Hufty
It was June 14, 1990, in the middle of the Ozarks in central Missouri. I was 7 years old, attending a youth camp where my dad was leading worship. Sitting in the back row with my mom …
Preaching the Christ at Christmas
December 1, 2015 By
By Dr. Steven Smith
The irony of the Christmas season is that Christ gets pushed out. That’s clear enough. It’s an observation that’s good to make to our people when we preach as we refocus their attention on the manger …
3 Ideas For A Christmas Series
December 1, 2015 By
By Dr. Jack Graham
As a pastor, preparation for a Christmas sermon or series can be challenging. It’s prime time to share the message of Good News. Every year the Christmas season provides the opportunity to reach more people with …
Millennials and Church Membership
September 8, 2015 By
By Dr. Matt Kendrick
Ahh, Millennials… Church leaders are trying their best to figure out how to reach this segment of the population that reached adulthood around the year 2000. Once reached, though, Millennials are still far from commitment. …
Shutting the Back Door: How to Retain Visitors
July 6, 2015 By
By Jonathan Adkins
“We receive many visitors every week, but not many of them stay.” One struggle that many churches face is an inability to retain visitors. …
Pillars of a Healthy Small Group
July 6, 2015 By
By Dr. Jason Snyder
One of the most vital Great Commission ministries for any church is the small-group ministry. At Prestonwood we employ a “Sunday School” model we call Bible Fellowship. Our classes meet after Worship Service on Saturdays and …
What I Believe About Preaching
April 6, 2015 By
By Dr. Jack Graham
Many things have changed since I became a preacher. The one thing that hasn’t changed is my commitment to boldly proclaim the powerful, life-changing news of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. I am convinced that there …
4 Key Characteristics Of A Disciple
March 2, 2015 By
By Scott Lehr
We are commanded to “make disciples.” Have you ever wondered what exactly is a disciple? We can’t know if we have made someone a disciple, if we don’t know what a disciple is.…