Our Programs: Church Revitalization Network – Preparing for Amazement Ministries Our mission is to revitalize and build the global church. The world is a mess. The church is a mess. The church around the world is in decline. In the United States alone, roughly 70% of churches are in decline, 20% are plateaued and 10% are growing. Only 1% of churches are growing from people new to the faith. We are driven by the notion...
Read moreWant to better understand the power behind what we do? Below is an unedited letter from a Pastor in Bangladesh where our executive director has done some training. It is a reflection on that training, its impact and a request for more training. It is at the heart of why we have our international training program. Dear Rev. Marcus Carlson.Please receive my love and respect in the name of Jesus Christ. I hope you are...
Read moreEvery church has to make their own decision in their context of when to re-open. It is not an easy decision to make, weighing state and federal laws and guidelines, considering our church population, weighing finances and more. For years, pastors have been leading and serving their people. They do not need to government’s help in deciding how to best care for their people spiritually, emotionally and physically. They are not perfect nor will they Read more…
We are excited to offer the following seminars for 2020! Date Time (eastern) Topic Cost: Network Members Cost: Non Network Members Register Thur. 6/25 10am-Noon QPR Suicide Prevention Training $10* $15* By 6/20 Here Tue. 6/30 2-4pm Leading Through Change $15 $30 By 6/27 Here Tue. 7/14 2-4pm Generational Understanding for Churches $15 $30 By 7/11 Here Tue. 7/21 10-11:30am Changing Family Dynamics: Working with parents and families today $10 $25 By 7/17 Here Mon. Read more…
In the midst of the Covid-19, Preparing for Amazement Ministries is working hard to build and revitalize the global Christian Church. We hope you take a couple minutes to read our May newsletter and visit our website. What’s New?! There are a lot of exciting new things happening in our ministry in spite of the challenges we face in the world with the Covid-19 pandemic Some of the highlights include: We have been working and Read more…
While I am not serving full time in a church setting, I have been filling in from time to time in various churches. On Sunday May 10, I led worship and preached at a church for the first time since the Covid-19 restrictions went into place. It was the first time this church of under 25 was meeting in 8 weeks. During the pandemic, I have been diligently working to think through the implications of Read more…
One of the most important things I have ever learned about life, leadership and mental health came from my two Border Collies, Oreo & Reeses. I had taken them both to a trick training class. Border Collies are notoriously smart, energetic and empathetic. Our two are no exception. I was talking wit the instructor afterwards, complaining about how hard it was to tire our dogs out. The instructor gave me a lesson in Border Collies Read more…
In the midst of the Covid-19, Preparing for Amazement Ministries is working hard to build and revitalize the global Christian Church. We hope you take a couple minutes to read our April newsletter and visit our website. What’s New?! There are a lot of exciting new things happening in our ministry in spite of the challenges we face in the world with the Covid-19 pandemic Some of the highlights include: We are currently moving into Read more…
We are offering a variety of free online forums and learning opportunities for pastors, staff and church leaders in the midst of Covid-19. Each forum will consist of a short presentation on the topic, lengthy time for discussion, brainstorming,Q & A and some optional time for prayer. These events are free and are meant to help pastors, leaders and churches.You will receive an email with the needed information to join the event which will be Read more…
Watch this short video to get an update on what is happening in our ministry in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic and stay tuned for more information!
The Covid-19 pandemic and connected quarantine expectations has given pastors and ministry leaders an incredible opportunity to be forced to do something that they rarely do well: rest. Rest is an obedience issue. Jesus rested. God rested. We are called to a cycle of sabbath and rest. Here are some personal thoughts on sabbath from our Executive Director: February 2, 2012 is a day I will never forget, a day that changed my life and Read more…
We are here to support churches as they navigate the Covid-19 pandemic and the current and future implications for the church. Please note, any links to external organizations does not represent a partnership between the organization and Preparing for Amazement Ministries.