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How do you get teenagers to be genuinely interested in coming to church?
Teenagers will flock to church if they know people care about them, understand them, feed them on a spiritual level, and give them a place to belong. Great programmes may…
Why do people attend prayer meetings for a few weeks and then stop coming?
People stop coming to prayer meetings due to lost excitement, schedules, lack of commitment, discouragement, and/or lack of understanding of the importance of prayer. There are various reasons that people…
How do you build a prayer team that remains consistent beyond special programmes?
Building a consistent prayer team takes more than organising prayer meetings for special programmes. You need to raise people who value prayer, build a regular prayer culture, and stay committed…
My team agrees with everything in meetings, but nothing happens afterward. What am I missing?
Agreement in a meeting is not the same as commitment. What you're likely missing is a clear owner, a deadline, and follow-up for every decision, plus a team that feels…
What do you do when church attendance suddenly starts dropping?
When church attendance suddenly drops, don't panic or blame the members; find out why they left by reaching out to them personally. Then pray, look honestly at what changed, and…
How much will it cost to register a church in Nigeria?
To register a church in Nigeria, you either register it with the Corporate Affairs Commission, CAC, as an incorporated trustee or any other applicable entity. The current CAC fee schedule…
What are 5 ways to attract people to church?
Five ways to attract people to church are building relationships, inviting people to come, offering a welcoming environment, preaching a Word applicable to people's lives, and praying and reaching out…
Can anybody start their own church?
Anyone can decide to start a church, but starting a healthy church requires more than simply having the desire to gather people. There should be a genuine calling, preparation, spiritual…
What are the different types of church ministry?
There are different categories of church ministry, including pastoral ministry, teaching, evangelism, worship and music, prayer, children and youth ministry, welfare, ushering, administration, media, and other areas of service. Ministry…
What Bible verse encourages us to be a good worker?
A good biblical verse that encourages church workers to be good and faithful workers is Colossians 3:23 “And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not…
What are some prayer points for church workers?
Church workers can pray for spiritual growth, strength from above, faithfulness in service, unity, wisdom, and the grace to serve God with the right heart. They should also pray for…
Which scripture talks about workers in church?
Several scriptures talk about workers in the church, but 1 Corinthians 15:58 is one of the key verses in the bible that encourages believers to remain faithful and committed to…
What are the qualities of a good church worker?
A good church worker is faithful, teachable, committed, humble, and willing to serve. Beyond having gifts or talents, a good church worker must have the character and spiritual maturity to…
What is the main reason people go to church?
The main reason people go to church is to worship God, hear His Word, grow spiritually, and fellowship with other believers. Church is not only about attending a service, but…
What are some good opening prayers to start a church service?
A good opening prayer should welcome the presence of God, commit the service into His hands, and prepare the hearts of the people for worship and the Word. Keep it…
What Bible verse encourages someone to attend church?
The book of Hebrews 10:25 encourages believers not to neglect gathering together with other believers. It is one of the clearest Bible verses to use when encouraging someone to attend…
What to say to encourage someone spiritually?
To encourage someone spiritually, remind the person that God is with him, strengthen his faith with the Word, and speak hope into what he is going through. Sometimes, what a…
How to increase members in the church?
To increase church membership, you have to focus on reaching new people, building up existing members, and creating a church environment where people feel welcomed, spiritually fed, and cared for.…
How to convince someone to come to church?
To encourage someone to come to church, build a genuine relationship with the person, and tell them good things about your church and what they stand to gain when they…
