Full of Life Ministries

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

Why Homosexuality Is Not Like Other Sins

Homosexuality is not the only sin prohibited in the Bible, but it is different from all the rest, at least right now. And we have really good news for homosexuals.

ID Card Benefits for Religious Organizations

Find out how religious organizations and church groups are using ID card technology to help identify church members and keep them more secure.

What TechSoup Offers Religious Organizations

This article provides an overview of the TechSoup product donations and learning resources that can help your religious nonprofit get the most out of its technology.

10 Tips for Creating Inclusive Religious Organizations

We are a stronger country when religious organizations of all faiths live up to our values -- when we are welcoming, diverse, moral, and respect one anot...

How love and pro-life ministry mix

If you’ve never been to an abortion clinic to do ministry, go there with a posture of love. It will change your life.

How to Do a Personal Evaluation that Benefits Your Life and Ministry

This evaluation remains the most important thing I do every year.

Should You Incorporate A Separate Ministry?

QUESTION: One of our ministry employees was recently advised that one of the employees under his authority and care was being sexually harassed. We don’t know what to do! Where should we start?<br>ANSWER: If the initial complaint comes from a witness or victim, a religious organization should assure the witness that no retaliation against them will occur .... Read More

God Never Promised an Easy Life

Life is not fair – that much is clear. It takes simply glancing at the news headlines or walking out the door to see that bad things happen to good people. But God is just, and God’s Word calls followers of Jesus to trust God rather than seeking revenge when wronged. Talk about countercultural. In...

How Can You Balance Life and Ministry and Your Passions and Hobbies?

At a recent event in India I was asked two interesting questions on a common theme: “How should a pastor balance his life outside of the church with his calling to ministry?” and “How should a pastor think about passions and hobbies outside of ministry?” These are issues I’ve thought about a lot and attempted to provide a helpful answer. Transcript How should a pastor balance his life outside of the church with his calling to ministry? Yes, really, …

When you feel like your life is spinning out of control, remember this

IS IT TIME TO RE-PRIORITIZE YOUR LIFE?

“If the first half of life is all about success” – finding it, achieving it, and making a name for ourselves – “then the second half is about significance,” author Bob Buford states<br>Do these questions sound familiar?<br>Does my life matter?<br>What’s the purpose of all this success?<br>The challenge for many facing midlife is the search for significance. The problem, however, tends to be where we’re looking. When we look for significance in the wrong places, we can wrestle with feelings…

Factors that Shape Life and Ministry in the Local Church

Should I Give to My Local Church First ... Or to Other Ministries?

The local church is God’s “Plan A.” When we give to the local church, we give to the central institution for the mission of God.

Four Signs That Ministry Has Become All About YOU

Sadly, most of us can all too easily recount stories of pastors who betrayed their congregations, who hurt the very people God had called them...

Why Pastors Are Struggling in Ministry

We cannot outsource the work of the combined church to one individual, no matter how talented they may be.

What is United Christian Ministry?

Have you wondered how an elderly person on a small fixed income can pay an electric bill that has increased dramatically? Or how an impoverished family can feed several children breakfasts and lunches on days when there is no school?  Or what happens when food stamps are cut, with insuffici

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Safety Tips for Youth Church Ministry

When working with youth there are specific steps your church can take to protect both youth and volunteers.