Valerie Johnson on February 14th, 2009

Some people think that speakers and psalmists who travel around the country have it made.  They are living the life – come to town, speak or sing for a ministry, pack their bags and on to the next engagement.
While it can be exciting to travel around the country speaking, preaching or singing,  it can [...]

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Valerie Johnson on December 8th, 2008

When visitors come to your church, what do they see?  What are their first and last impressions?  What do you do that leaves a lasting impression?  People look  for different things when shopping for a church.  Some of the things people look for are programs, leadership, doctrinal issues or a good choir.  Some are just [...]

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Valerie Johnson on November 24th, 2008

If your church is like most, there are times when you invite guest speakers or singers for special services.  When you invite a guest, particularly one who has never been to your church or ministry before, you want your guest to feel comfortable and at ease.  Your ministry should require the same level of [...]

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