Tag Archive: Ministry Counter

Welcoming Newcomers: Why Being Friendly Isn’t Enough

Amy’s going to walk into your women’s ministry this fall. She’s a newcomer, but she may have visited last year too. Do you remember her? It’s mid September, the tables are set, the buffet table’s filled with delicious food, and each table hostess is in her place. Amy’s nervous, andRead the Rest…

Are You a Rope Holder?

Are you in a position of leadership? Think before you answer. Most of us are leaders whether we recognize it or not.  CEOs, managers, supervisors, teachers, pastors, parents, grandparents, day care workers, Sunday school teachers, youth leaders, law enforcement officers…..these are just a few of the leadership positions that youRead the Rest…

World Vision Bloggers in Bolivia

This week we are continuing to follow our friends at World Vision as they travel and minister in Bolivia. Please join us in praying for them. Saturday, July 30th, a team of 8 packed their bags and began the long trek to Bolivia. Lindsey writes… My morning started at 3:50Read the Rest…

Boldness, Bloggers, & Bolivia

We here at Internet Cafe Devotions are honored to partner with World Vision, a Christian humanitarian organization dedicated to working with children, families, and their communities worldwide to reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty and injustice. On July 30th a team of eight bloggers from allRead the Rest…

Keeping It Real When Needing Volunteers

The number one complaint I hear about Christians and church leaders these days is that they are not genuine. People are put off by the seeming “network marketing” style technique that seems to be pervading churches lately. Of course this is not true of all churches or Christians. In fact,Read the Rest…