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…the modifier “radical,” hospitality describes the status quo. Worship, unless it is “passionate,” is business as usual for the church, and so on. As Schnase points out in his final…
…income side. “Maybe this will happen.” “We’re going to ask people to give more.” Well, those things may happen. But you shouldn’t base someone’s salary or expenses on those hopes….
…going to bat for them. And they were like, “Well, that’s my pastor. That’s my church.” Now, understand, they’d never been to this church. Everything was shut down. And a…
…doing talks and speeches, people come to me afterwards and say, “Here’s my story,” whether it be “I got divorced” or “I grew up in a nonreligious household” or “I’m…
…what I’m thinking about. I’m not thinking, “Is this my favorite song?” But for so many of the folks, it’s “I like it,” which is great. I’m glad they like…
…the hope and resurrection side. This isn’t a one-way street. It’s a tension we continually navigate. Because anniversaries come up. Holidays come up. Court cases start. Another shooting happens. And…
…This article is adapted from Kem’s book, Less Clutter, Less Noise: Beyond Bulletins, Brochures, and Bake Sales, Thirty:One Press, 2009. Copyright © 2009 Thirty:One Press and WiredChurches.com, used by permission….
…how grants relate to your church’s tax-exempt status. Review information at Grantspace.org. Take a local class on grant-writing, or consider this free course online at Grantspace.org. Invite and designate a…
…This hope-filled book is chock-full of practical application and a motivating mantra for transformation: resilience, renewal, resistance!” — Dawn Darwin Weeks, Pastor, Connection Christian Church “Healing Fractured Communities provides a…
…Without Capsizing by Stacey Cole Wilson Dreams Take Leadership…And Time by Lovett H. Weems, Jr. Photo Credit: University of Arkansas at Little Rock Center for Arkansas History and Culture. www.ualrexhibits.org…
…The United Methodist Church as a part of a major clergy health initiative undertaken by the General Board. To learn more about the General Board’s Center for Health, visit https://www.gbophb.org/health_welfare/centerforhealth.asp….
…new to them.” To read more about the Church of England research, see the Fresh Expressions portion of the larger report “From Anecdote to Evidence” at www.churchgrowthresearch.org.uk. Related Resources: Learning…
…“From Anecdote to Evidence: Findings from the Church Growth Research Programme 2011-2013” is available at www.churchgrowthresearch.org.uk. Related Resources: If Churches Can Change, They Can Grow by Lovett H. Weems, Jr….
…for serving the needs of the people they meet will find few takers for what they are offering. To read the full report, “Nones” on the Rise, go tohttps://www.pewforum.org/Unaffiliated/nones-on-the-rise.aspx …
…character, 2) competence, and 3) contribution. These categories and the specific criteria were compiled from definitions and standards of effectiveness developed across many denominations and judicatories, with input from church…
…the Northwood Appold Community Academy (NACA). Located in what was once the Christian education wing of the church, NACA (www.nacacad.org) is an innovative, entrepreneurial approach that comprehensively addresses educational disparities…
…the area really was a danger zone. The “aisle” was actually a little path that cut through tall stacks of equipment, papers, toys, boxes, books, and papers. There was so…
…compared to 1,113 in 2008). Even with fewer retirements in 2009, the average retirement age still went down by half a year to 64 in 2009. The Percentage of Middle…
…in the 1990s. Much more information is available in the complete Clergy Age Trends report, which is available for download free of charge. Related Resources: The Crisis of Younger Clergy…
…24.00 30.00 33.00 36.00 65.00 71.00 77.00 Monthly Pledge 90.00 98.00 106.00 150.00 163.00 177.00 360.00 381.00 413.00 3. List all your pledgers. Another suggestion, based on a congregation’s culture,…
…to requests for a collection of these quotations, Lovett H. Weems Jr. has organized selected ones into three topics. Free PDF download Kindle – $3.99 Kindle – $3.99 …
…like, “Overall, am I satisfied with my life as a whole these days?” “In general, do I feel happy?” We added six other questions on spiritual health. Then we combined…
…worship, plus guidance on visitor follow-ups and ways to be more inviting in your church. Read now, download free, and share. Discover tips and strategies on more 50 Ways topics….
…Don’t make drastic assumptions. 6. Spend time with other clergy serving in cross-racial/cross-cultural appointments. Don’t neglect your personal need for intentional community and clergy support systems. 7. Be mindful and…
…him?” “Yeah,” Ronda replied. “He’s my plumber.” Her husband wasn’t sure if she was joking or not. The tradition of the Black church provides perhaps the richest history in the…
…returned to the pews. In this timely and important webinar recording, Rev. Dr. F. Douglas Powe Jr., Rev. Dr. Lovett H. Weems Jr., and Rev. Dr. Jessica Anschutz share ways…
…Phillip’s daughters (Acts 21:9), Priscilla (Rom. 16:5), and Junia (Rom. 16:7). Junia is referred to as “prominent among the apostles,” giving credence to the leadership role some women had in…
…characteristics that are strongly associated with a church’s ability to foster innovative activity. We grouped characteristics into nine distinct indicators that examine the church’s mindset, structure, relationships, and habits. Click…
…whom live in suburbs—”age in place.” The full report is available free to download as a pdf. (As a large file, it will take a while.) Lovett H. Weems, Jr….
…1985-2000 5 Reasons the Church Still Needs Young Clergy by Lovett H. Weems, Jr., and Ann A. Michel The Crisis of Younger Clergy by Lovett H. Weems, Jr., and Ann…
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