Why Wednesday Evening Programming Thrives — Sam Rainer
I look forward to Wednesday evenings. I lead our prayer meeting and also teach the lesson most weeks, though I am also using the timeslot to train up other teachers and preachers. The prayer group is faithful, fun, and loving. We pray a lot. We laugh a lot. We may be an anomaly, but Wednesday evenings thrive at West Bradenton. We turn the lackluster hump day into something worthwhile. Numerically, over half of our Sunday morning crowd returns for Wednesday programming. We are multigenerational on Wednesdays, just like on Sundays. A few factors contribute to the success of Wednesday programming.
Why Billy Graham’s Casket Was Made at Angola Prison — Facts & Trends
As thousands paid their respects to “America’s pastor,” images of Billy Graham’s pine plywood casket will be on prominent display on smartphones, computer screens, and televisions across the nation.
10 Reasons Why Pastoring is the Best Job in the World — Todd Gaddis
A recent Gallup Poll revealed that the clergy has fallen to a favorable rating of only 42 percent of those surveyed. At least we still rank above lobbyists, car salesmen, and members of Congress. Despite the decline and doom, I contend that being a pastor is the best job in the world. Here are ten reasons why.
3 Common Ways Leaders Disqualify Themselves — Eric Geiger
With the recent passing of the great preacher and evangelist Billy Graham, many are celebrating his finishing well. He…
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