Category Archives: Tried & True Methods First

Group Leaders Who Thrive and Multiply

Posted on August 3, 2020 by danserns

There’s no doubt that the Bible gives us counsel on the need for groups. So why is it so hard to get them going or keep them going in a local congregation? Recently I presented an interactive training on zoom … Continue reading →

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How to Start a Movement of Soul Winning & Church Planting

Posted on July 21, 2020 by danserns

What will it take to see a movement of soul winning and church planting across a conference? Here are some simple clues from a presentation at the 2019 eHuddle in San Diego, California. https://www.adventistlearningcommunity.com/resources/14464

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Connect…

Posted on July 1, 2020 by danserns

June 16, 2020 was a wonderful day for our Adventist mission in Texas! Through a Presidential Evangelism Think Tank we were able to identify top priorities for this fall (and beyond) and a theme for the public. Top Priorities/Takeaways… * Theme for … Continue reading →

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Why Not Try This? … Give GLOW tracts to others

Posted on June 16, 2020 by danserns

Every day God gives each of us Divine Appointments, people who are open to know more about Him and His ways. But most of us miss most of these opportunities. How can we be more proactive in finding who God … Continue reading →

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Ellen White on Church Growth

Posted on March 18, 2020 by danserns

Check out these amazing insights on what it takes to see God’s church grow! Share any thoughts in the comments below.  “God has given to “every man his work.” He has not left the spiritual interests of the church wholly … Continue reading →

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Four Tips to Maximize Your Reaping Meetings

Posted on February 27, 2020 by danserns

Many churches have reaping meetings in the spring and fall. Here are four tips to maximize your results.

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“Our church is financially broke”

Posted on January 28, 2020 by danserns

Every church goes through lean times financially. Four years ago it was our turn.1 Our church treasurer came to me with the bad news. “Pastor, as you know, we have been falling behind on our bills each month for several … Continue reading →

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4 Things to Do if Your Church Says “No” to Evangelism

Posted on April 26, 2018 by danserns

The pastor on the phone sounded defeated. “I talked to the church board about Evangelism and they said they didn’t want any evangelism this year, and maybe not next year either.” In situations like this it is possible to forget … Continue reading →

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Finding Interests – Ministry Models

Posted on April 4, 2017 by danserns

Join us Wednesday April 5, 2017 at 1pm Central Time as we discuss Finding Interests on our Ministry Models Teleconference. Call 515-604-9000; Access Code 540330. When Jesus said “The harvest is great…” did He really mean it? Is the harvest still great … Continue reading →

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Goal Setting & Accomplishment – Ministry Models

Posted on November 22, 2016 by danserns

Join us Wednesday December 7, 2016 at 1pm Central Time as we discuss Goal Setting & Accomplishment on our Ministry Models Teleconference. Call 515-604-9000; Access Code 540330 Here are 3 Ministry Models to set goals and accomplish them that I have found helpful. Feel … Continue reading →

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