Dexter Wise’s Post

Salvation 101.I've attached a letter to guide anyone who's contemplating this important step. Hopefully it'll give insight and lead you to this life transforming commitment. https://lnkd.in/eNn8W-sY

How can you make giving easier for everyone in your congregation and beyond? Take a look at our latest blog post (Part 3 of our State of Church Giving 2024 series) to identify barriers to giving and implement solutions to remove them. Read the blog here: https://bit.ly/3OGgJaI

If your first response to why you attend your church is the preaching, I appeal to you to rethink why you attend. Your first reason must be better than that. Preaching is vital, but we can go beyond being the best preaching center in town. Where would folks place the accent mark in your church? Is it more of a preaching center, a discipleship community, or something else? Each church has an emphasis which creates the appeal. https://lnkd.in/gxnJ4p3r

Curious about the Holy Eucharist? Dive into its deep meaning with expert insights from Daniel Campbell. Join our FREE online and in-person workshop to enrich your faith and understanding. https://lnkd.in/gu4dSFB8

Coming to Virginia Beach, for the Small Church Gathering? I'll be presenting a 2-session track on Simplifying Ministries and this Lunch and Learn. Join me for both or choose one of the other incredible options for your learning track. You'll find all the information in the registration link in the comments or scan the QR code! I can't wait to see you there! #smallchurchgathering #smallchurchresources #simplifyingministries

Generosity is an important topic for churches, and for the first time ever, we’re bundling The State of Generosity research journals to make them more affordable. For a limited time, you can save 40% off the digital copies of these nine reports (that’s $65 in savings). Created by Barna, Gloo and a collective of partners, these reports study the who, what, why and how of modern church giving and generosity. We’re confident these findings will empower and inspire you as you preach, teach, strategize, budget and give. https://lnkd.in/dBxpK67V

CFM news: Plates of pLENTy is a mostly child-led resource which helps them to consider practical ways to respond to Lent other than the usual giving up of chocolate. There are 4 empty plates which focus on 4 key themes through Lent: A plate to Serve others A plate to Give (to those around you or to God) A plate to Love the world we live in A plate to help us think about the way we Live Although there are a few ideas on the plates, each child can think about the response they want to give to this challenge. There is space on the plate to encourage reflection on the action they chose and what they learned/what God revealed to them during that time. They can either pick one plate for the whole of Lent or complete them all during the 40 day period. Download here: https://lnkd.in/eKz39nJV

Something has changed in generosity. We know this instinctively, see some of the not-so-encouraging stats, but really can’t get to the bottom of the problem. It would be silly pride to propose that the solution is in the suggestions that follow, but there are still helpful steps to consider while we are all trying to figure out what happened. During Auxano’s next Clarity First Conversation on Wednesday, January 24, Generosity Team Lead Greg Gibbs will be talking about a New Wave of Generosity – please join him! Greg will be exploring six areas during our next Clarity First Conversation – here’s the first:   Sophistication: One of the downfalls of most churches is that money mentions, teaching, and discipleship are not distinguished from each other. What churches presume is teaching sometimes is merely mentioning or reminding about giving. What churches sometimes mistake for discipleship is actually teaching (information transfer). Not knowing the difference is a problem that requires a new level of sophistication. Read about the other five, and register for the live conversation here: https://lnkd.in/gWmm5XFD #clarityfirst

Something has changed in generosity. We know this instinctively, see some of the not-so-encouraging stats, but really can’t get to the bottom of the problem. It would be silly pride to propose that the solution is in the suggestions that follow, but there are still helpful steps to consider while we are all trying to figure out what happened. Greg will be exploring six areas during our next Clarity First Conversation TOMORROW, 1/24 – here’s the first:   Sophistication: One of the downfalls of most churches is that money mentions, teaching, and discipleship are not distinguished from each other. What churches presume is teaching sometimes is merely mentioning or reminding about giving. What churches sometimes mistake for discipleship is actually teaching (information transfer). Not knowing the difference is a problem that requires a new level of sophistication. Read about the other five, and register for the live conversation here: https://lnkd.in/gWmm5XFD #clarityfirst

“I continue to believe that if children are given the necessary tools to succeed, they will succeed beyond their wildest dreams!” 😍 -David Vitter We believe that kids can change the world! 🧒 🌍 Which is why the approach at ZimZamGlobal is different. In our training, children are the key. We partner with local churches, organizations, and denominations to equip their leaders for high-impact child evangelism and discipleship. We provide them with the vision, principles, and tools for church multiplication by helping them engage and empower children first – a methodology we refer to as Church Planting Remixed. 💒 🌱 📖 Click the link to learn more. https://bit.ly/3toCgb6