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Real Winners are Excellent Quitters!

You probably read the header of this week's article and thought "Janice, have you lost your mind?" Trust me on this one, I am running on full. I've noticed lots of skewed perceptions floating around when it comes to the idea of "quitting" and thought it was time to address it. As an avid athlete and lover of the idea of competition—quitting is not at the top of my list of preferred activities. As a mother, it is not a word ... Read more

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Are You Using Triple-threat Approach to Ministry Marketing?

Expanding your reach (or marketing your ministry) is a lot like cooking. You may have purchased the best ingredients (technology, ideas, etc.), have the step-by-step instructions printed in front of you yet when all the preparation is over the dish falls flat. Where did you go wrong? Has this ever happened to you? Are you using the triple-threat approach to ministry marketing? A lot of pastors run into this problem when attempting to expand their reach. Whether you have a team already ... Read more

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8 Ministry Marketing No-no’s

On my recent free teleseminar I gave away lots of tips, but my top eight "Don't Do It!" tips weren't included. So, to balance the scales, I'm going to share these 8 Ministry Marketing No-no's tips with you today. Ready? Don't Develop "Shiny Object Syndrome." You have "SOS" if you try EVERY "new" thing that hits the marketplace in an effort to stay relevant and think that each new toy will be the one that finally get results Don't be ... Read more

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Pardon this interruption…

South Georgia recently experienced a short run of unexpected twisters. Of course, these occurrences were quite alarming—this is Georgia! Damage sustained included homes being demolished, power lines uprooted, and many roads blocked due to the tremendous amount of debris. Every news station in the area covered this "late breaking" story. Daytime TV was interrupted by eager reporters and anchors covering storm's manifestation. Between the interviews with the locals and the footage of damaged areas, I was like a jack in the box ... Read more

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A Ministry Lesson from the 4th Fireworks Celebration

I spent my Independence Day in my hometown of Savannah, GA with my extended family. Wow, it really was amazing. While I had spent time with these same people I had known all my life, something seemed apparent that this gathering was different from all those previous. This year as we gathered together for the purpose of having fun and visiting with one another, we were all decked out in our matching family reunion style t-shirts. Was that some of ... Read more

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Soar don’t settle

I hope you got a chance to enjoy some BBQ, baked beans, just plain, good ole fashion grillin' as my uncle would say. Memorial Day, traditionally, marks the beginning of a season of family fun in the sun: beaches, vacations, time with family and friends. While for many this time of year commences an influx of road trips, summer camps, and much needed family get-a-ways, for most churches it often represents a season of stark decline. Decreased attendance, sporadic ... Read more

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“Um…WAIT, let me check just one more thing.”

You have been selected to run in the most important race of your entire athletic career. Your country is calling you to represent it in the 2010 Summer Olympics. What a tremendous opportunity that now awaits you. You have been preparing for such a task your entire life. You ran in many marathons, trained with the best athletes, as a matter of fact you were selected by your peers as the most likely to win All- American track and field. Though, ... Read more

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A Ministry Lesson from the 4th Fireworks Celebration

I spent my Independence Day in my hometown of Savannah, GA with my extended family. Wow, it really was amazing. While I had spent time with these same people I had known all my life, something seemed apparent that this gathering was different from all those previous. This year as we gathered together for the purpose of having fun and visiting with one another, we were all decked out in our matching family reunion style t-shirts. Was that some of ... Read more

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Soar don’t settle

I hope you got a chance to enjoy some BBQ, baked beans, just plain, good ole fashion grillin' as my uncle would say. Memorial Day, traditionally, marks the beginning of a season of family fun in the sun: beaches, vacations, time with family and friends. While for many this time of year commences an influx of road trips, summer camps, and much needed family get-a-ways, for most churches it often represents a season of stark decline. Decreased attendance, sporadic ... Read more

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“Um…WAIT, let me check just one more thing.”

You have been selected to run in the most important race of your entire athletic career. Your country is calling you to represent it in the 2010 Summer Olympics. What a tremendous opportunity that now awaits you. You have been preparing for such a task your entire life. You ran in many marathons, trained with the best athletes, as a matter of fact you were selected by your peers as the most likely to win All- American track and field. Though, ... Read more
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