Monthly Archives: September 2010

Defining Effective Ministry

Posted on September 15, 2010 by MinTools

As pastors, teachers, leaders, people helpers, evangelists, prayer warriors or any other kind of servant of God, we all know that we can glorify God through effective ministry. What we may find harder to grasp is how to define effective ministry. Do we . . . Continue reading →


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Motivation to Grow in the Christian Life

Posted on September 13, 2010 by MinTools

Some people in our churches don’t seem to want to grow. Yet, we are encouraged in God’s Word to grow. … Though none of us will ever arrive at full spiritual growth in this life and we will mistakes along the way, we should at least “want to” grow. So, if people lack motivation to grow, we need to ask some hard questions . . . Continue reading →


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The Effects of a Bad Past Experience on the Life of the Church

Posted on September 9, 2010 by MinTools

A bad past experience in the church can keep people sitting on the sidelines for years. . . . When that happens, we all lose out for the church “grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work” (Eph. 4:16). We can try to . . . Continue reading →


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The Effects of Busyness in the Life of the Church

Posted on September 7, 2010 by MinTools

The busyness of people affects not only their own lives but the life of the church in many ways. Busyness! We see its effects in . . . Continue reading →


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