Freedom

Tomorrow we celebrate the 4th of July with family and friends. Sometimes, as Americans, we can take our freedom for granted. I encourage you to watch this video from my friends at Igniter Media to remind you what others around the world have to go through and how they...

Does Your Church Website Have an Easter Page?

Does your church website have an Easter page? It should. Here’s why: People check you out online before they check you out in person. It shows people that your Easter services are a priority and something you’re really hoping that they attend. It gives...

Quick Keys to Effective Communication for Pastors

Here’s something fun: Ask your child, wife, staff member, deacon, elder, small group teacher: What did I speak on 3 weeks ago?…2 weeks ago?…this past weekend? Ouch! Maybe that isn’t so fun. Why do their answers sting so much? Because, as communicators,...

How to Reach More First Time Visitors for Your Church

Are you a pastor or church leader with a full schedule and only limited hours in the week? If so, are you struggling to find ways to reach more first-time visitors with the limited time you have? Being a pastor isn’t just preparing for Sunday’s message...

Greg Atkinson’s Top 20 Blog Posts of 2016

I thought I’d take a look back at the most popular blog posts of 2016. Important to note is that there are a few that are targeted to pastors and preaching. There are also a few focused on Easter – which is good for this time of year. There are also a...

Little Drummer Boy

Some close to me know my favorite Christmas song is “Little Drummer Boy.” Something about it resonates deeply with me. I think we all long to see Jesus smile at us and know that he loves us just as we are. Merry Christmas, friends. Little baby Pa rum pum...