Q&A: Where Do I Start First?
Q: There are two areas that are on my heart right now. We have a “New Guest” area where people can get information, sign-up for different events, etc. I don’t think we are doing a...
Author: Danny
Seven Practical Ways to Prep for Fall
Yes, it’s currently blazing hot in most parts of the country. But fall will be here before we know it, and with cooler weather comes an attendance surge for most churches. Families are returning from...
Need An Inexpensive Option for Team Training?
One of the most frequently-asked questions I hear has to do with resources for volunteer team training. That’s one of the primary reasons we put together The Gospel Is Offensive: Five Plumb Lines for Guest Services. In...
Flashback Friday: Your Policies Are Dumb
Every Friday I dig into the archives and dust off an old post. If you haven’t read it, it’s new to you! I am a long-time, loyal customer to a particular bank. I won’t...
Thursday Three For All
It’s Thursday, kiddies: the day when I roll out a few things I’ve been reading over the past week. Three of ‘em, to be exact. Enjoy. (Remember: click on the big bold print to read the...
Stonegate Fellowship (Midland, Texas)
Each month, we revisit a series of posts called Guest Services Road Trip. We’ll travel the country from the comforts of our couches, interviewing leaders who are in the trenches of ministry. Do you have an idea for GSRT...
Top Ten Quotes: Prayer
At first glance, you might think you’re reading a blog post about personal quotes from personal prayers. Nah. I’ll save you all of my “bless all the missionaries” and “traveling mercies” and “hedges of protection”...
15 Easy Ways to Highlight Volunteer Opportunities
“How do I let our church know about opportunities to serve?” It’s a question that I hear often, in one form or another. Whether it’s from one of our campuses or from a church leader...
Flashback Friday: On Corn Flakes, Misophonia, and Never Not Noticing
Every Friday I dig into the archives and dust off an old post. If you haven’t read it, it’s new to you! I have a disorder. I’m pretty sure I have a lot of...
Thursday Three For All
It’s Thursday, kiddies: the day when I roll out a few things I’ve been reading over the past week. Three of ‘em, to be exact. Enjoy. (Remember: click on the big bold print to read the...
