Starting a New Church God sometimes calls his people to build his kingdom by starting new churches, just as he did with the early apostles. It's a tough ministry, but integral to reaching new people. These handouts stress the importance of building a core leadership team before introducing your church to the masses. You'll also find tips for what to do first, learn about common obstacles that often lead to failure, and get a checklist for evaluating a new facility. by BuildingChurchLeaders.com
Discovering Your Calling For many Christians, finding their calling seems like a hidden needle in a haystack and ultimately leads to confusion and discontentment. Life throws us competing voices and much to discern, so how do we find and respond faithfully to God's invitations? And, how do our churches determine what they're called to do? These handouts answer the fundamental issues Christians often experience with calling and will guide your church leaders toward greater joy and peace in their lives. by BuildingChurchLeaders.com
Recovery Ministries The gospel is all about the opportunity for every individual to experience restoration from sins and become reunited with Christ. One of the best ways churches can live out the gospel is by offering recovery ministries like support groups and counseling. These handouts will help your leaders to remember why recovery matters and gives tools to lead people into life change. by BuildingChurchLeaders.com
Training New Leaders As a church leader, you know it's important to have a new crop of leaders willing to serve. Sometimes the problem is finding them though. This tool helps you identify potential leaders by creating a climate where people want to serve. You'll also get some tips for training these new leaders to be effective through mentoring relationships. by BuildingChurchLeaders.com
Assessing Church Needs This tool will help your leaders appraise accurately various aspects of your church. In the interview handout Kennon Callahan, nationally known church consultant, explains clearly how to match the strengths of your church with key objectives to move ahead. by BuildingChurchLeaders.com
Becoming Outward Focused Download this tool for help identifying those who need to be reached outside of your church, plus assessments to evaluate if your church has a right spirit for outreach. by BuildingChurchLeaders.com
Building & Remodeling Is your church going to build or remodel? These handouts walk your decision-makers through the planning that must go into the important project. You'll find assessments to help you know when and when not to build—and much more. by BuildingChurchLeaders.com
Building a Team Great teams achieve great things. With these handouts, turn your board into a dynamic team that can lead your church into the 21st century.
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Character of a Leader This theme begins with the riveting interview on integrity with Chuck Swindoll, veteran pastor and seminary president. Also, find a devotional from Bill Hybels, pastor of Willow Creek Community Church, as he discusses the dangers of "spiritual vitality." by BuildingChurchLeaders.com
Church Health Who better to speak to your leaders about church health than Rick Warren, pastor of Saddleback Community Church? Just photocopy the interview with Warren and lead your team in a discussion on the health of your church. by BuildingChurchLeaders.com
Confidentiality Church leaders daily face dilemmas on how to control sensitive information. This theme discusses how to handle everything from staff salaries to the communication of church family news. by BuildingChurchLeaders.com
Connecting Newcomers This theme will get your leaders excited about drawing new people into your church. You can evaluate how welcoming your church is and get tools to improve. by BuildingChurchLeaders.com
Creating Community Creating Community covers communication basics such as how to respect others in speech, and tackles harder topics such as promoting confession and why we resist honesty with others by BuildingChurchLeaders.com
Decision Making This theme looks at the decision-making process within a church. Henry and Richard Blackaby discuss how churches can make “Decisions Based on God” by building on what God has already done. Other articles focus on the practical aspects of decision-making. by BuildingChurchLeaders.com
