New Life Fellowship Church

Shut down the bus tours: What older church members should really be doing

So how do you engage older church attendees… say people over age 50? The question’s been around a long time. And, as most church leaders could tell you, it’s a bit of a loaded question. It’s also a question I’m...Read More→

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

How I Learned to Embrace the Stand and Greet Time

I may not know you, but I think one thing is safe to say: You do not have as much natural revulsion as I do toward a stand and greet time during a church service. You don’t feel a greater measure of inward terror when you hear a service leader command, “Stand up and greet a few of the people around you.” I am naturally shy, introverted, and easily intimidated, and can always feel the fear rising when I hear …

The Meaning of Namaste: Greet the World Authentically

The word Namaste literally means “bowing to you”. To say the word, while bowing your head and joining hands, symbolizes humility. Learn five ways to embody Namaste.

8 Concerns That Church Members Seldom Tell Pastors

There are some concerns that are harder to bring up than others. Things like: We're concerned about your marriage.

Where Can Women Teach? Eight Principles for Christian Churches

How do women honor God’s pattern of male headship in the church while also exercising a spiritual gift of teaching?

ID Card Benefits for Religious Organizations

Find out how religious organizations and church groups are using ID card technology to help identify church members and keep them more secure.

“Does the Christian church need different denominations?”

Christian Web Trends Blog: Church Websites, Design, SEO

Is your church online? Most people start looking for things online. So, your church needs to be online for them to find you. Knott Avenue Christian Church is doing that. See how and see what the results have been.

Devotions to Increase Faith and Fellowship

Devotions come in all form for many different ages and needs. I have written many myself because I used them with my children, my spouse, ...

The God of More Than Enough

Start Talking – Find conversation starters for the group or with a friend Do you know someone who has served in the military or who is currently serving? What does the word “freedom” mean to you? Keep Reading – Read the scripture and ask a question to get the group thinking. Read this…

Weigh Down: Your Questions Answered

If you are new to this Ministry, please know that EVERY question that you might have is a question that countless others have had over the years. There is HOPE for your situation, no matter how bad you might think that it is. You can overcome ANYTHING.

What is the importance of Christian fellowship?

In order to understand the importance of Christian fellowship, we must first understand what Christian fellowship is and what it isn’t. The Greek words translated “fellowship” in the New Testament mean essentially a partnership to the mutual benefit of those involved. Christian fellowship, then, is the mutually beneficial relationship between Christians, who can’t have the identical relationship with those outside the faith. The mystery and privilege that is Christian fellowship is that it exist

The meaning of fellowship

How to Have Better Fellowship with Your Coworkers

Connection. Teamwork. Fellowship. Those words—and words similar—have significance when it comes to developing a strong team. Are those words that describe

How to land a federal internship or fellowship

On the hunt for a federal internship? These university career counselors weighed in on where to look and how agencies can recruit better.

Inspiring Educators: What the Hollyhock Fellowship Did For Me

CPS teachers work hard in their classrooms to deliver impressive educational results, and we want them to know about this rewarding fellowship.

What’s a fellowship?

For five hundred years, a fellowship was understood, Tolkien-style, to be a collection of humans engaged in mutual support. [Definition] It’s hard to imagine something more reassuring, challe…