Author Archives: Jay F Guin

Alabama goes to a bowl game nearly every year, and the press always asks Coach Saban what he’s going to have the players work on during the weeks leading up to the big game. Saban’s answer is always, “Blocking and … Continue reading →

The greatest talent that God can give a church may well be the ability to recruit volunteers. If a church has a skilled recruiter, find him or her, take them to lunch, and pepper them with questions. Take notes. Learn from … Continue reading →

I recently mentioned my disagreement with the authors of Simple Church when it comes to Sunday Bible classes. I think Bible classes are essential toward discipleship. Not sufficient by any means, but essential. But I agree with the authors that … Continue reading →

Here are a few tips on how to revitalize Bible classes: Teaching is a gift from God. Not everyone has it. Don’t put someone in as a teacher who is not gifted to do so — even if this means … Continue reading →

The modern church struggles with Bible class. Many churches report that class attendance is way down. Others have dropped traditional Bible classes altogether in favor of small groups meeting in homes. Personally, I favor a robust Bible class program. I … Continue reading →

We live in an age when most middle or upper class people pay bills by computer, electronically, and everyone else uses cash. Checks are very nearly obsolete. Ask most people in your church how many checks they write a month, and … Continue reading →

I’m taking a one-week pause from the Salvation 2.0 series. I thought we might instead talk about church leadership. Somewhere near the top of the work of a church leader is communication. I like to think of elders and church … Continue reading →