Ephesus International 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 …

Should Your Church Live Stream?

Chances are, your church has either started live streaming recently or has considered it at some point. With equipment improvements, lower entry costs, and availability through the web and social media, live streaming is becoming more common in the church. If you are considering adding a streamed service or posting videos for replay viewing to …

What the Bible Says About Homosexuality

What does the Bible truly say about homosexuality? In this blog you can find out the truth about what it says concerning same-sex love.

Seven Reasons Why We Should Not Accept Millions of Years

There is an intensifying controversy in the church all over the world regarding the age of the earth.

4 Ways to Balance Leading the Church and Loving the Community

How do we both lead our church and love our community well? And how does this calling inform a church leader's priorities and daily schedule?

Why I’m Coming Out as a Christian

I’m not scared that non-believers will make me feel like an outcast. I’m scared that Christians will.

His pew or hers? Woman concerned about man she met in church

Q: I met a nice guy at church of all places, and he's invited me out. I'm excited but nervous. Do I stay at his house or let him come to mine? It's been a while.

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.

Youth Ministry Essentials: When Is A Youth Minister Too Old To Be Effective?

When is a youth worker too old to be effective?I've noticed something that happens to us youth workers around our mid-30's, or so. We find ourselves unable to n

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

Six Tips to Stay in Ministry for the Long Haul

In my 15 years of ministry, I've seen too many women come and go.

How to minister to the unemployed

Our jobs help us serve the needs of our neighbors and lead to human flourishing, both for the ind...

7 Steps for Enduring a Lifetime of Ministry

If you care too much about people’s opinion, you’re not cut out for ministry. If you care too little, you’re not cut out either.

Why Seminary Can Never Qualify Anyone for Ministry

Is seminary necessary? When it comes to qualification for ministry, ordination should carry much more weight and provide much greater evidence of a man’s readiness for service in the church than any seminary degree.

68 Reasons Why Children’s Ministry Matters!

A few years back, I sat down to brainstorm some of the benefits that children’s ministry offers to kids, families, the church, and the world. The result is this long list of reasons why kids …

6 Benefits of Bivocational Ministry

Bivocational ministry is a clear and definitive trend in church life. Although there are many challenges, bivocational ministry can be tremendously rewarding. Read More »

The Ministry of Asking Questions

10 Toxic Learning Postures In Cross Cultural Ministry

In multiethnic ministry, conflict is inevitable. Misunderstanding is inevitable. Hurt and pain are inevitable. You will inevitably offend someone as well as be offended yourself. The question is NOT

“Ministry doesn’t make appointments”

Being on the mission field has meant saying hello and goodbye to many different people along the way. Some were only acquaintances, but some turned into really good friends. One thing was consiste…

Do You Have The Margin For Ministry?

Heading into the new year, you have big plans! In setting your goals, did you build in enough margin? Without it, you'll miss many ministry opportunities!