A God Corrected Vision
…the major causes of poor vision in congregations. At various points in the life of a congregation, the lens through which the community is viewed needs to be re-focused or…
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Putting Ourselves in the Places Where Life Happens
…backs on the church, rather than appreciating the way in which they are making meaning and practice their spirituality. We conceive of our faith communities too narrowly, not taking into…
5 Ideas to Increase Year-End Giving
…bonus before completing their tithe. And if they’ve had a particularly good year, they may be open to additional giving. Others may want to donate appreciated assets or prepay gifts…
Knowing the Pathways of Congregational Life
…by the first “settlers,” sometimes developed along the way. These paths can be healthy and beneficial, like support and encouragement for the pastor, open communication even in times of high…
Evangelism Insights from The Methodist Church in Britain: An In-Depth Interview with Trey Hall
…I would love to see churches established and new places for new people be really, really committed to developing one-on-one relationships in their community and making that a core practice…
The Multiplying Effect of Community Partnerships
…our individual capabilities. I have witnessed some great examples of God’s multiplying effect through partnerships. Here are some ways you can get connected to community work as a church. After-school…
Boring Announcements? Try Fun Video Announcements
…community were asked to deliver the announcements via video. When you think of announcements, what comes to mind? Glazed expressions? Last minute requests? A list so long it hurts? Now…
The 4 “C’s” of Impactful Leadership
…enslavement in the South to freedom in the North. Tubman realized that helping enslaved individuals escape was a life-or-death matter. After she had escaped to freedom herself, she continued to…
Connecting with Young Adults through Online Ministry
…the faith community. This article was excerpted from the free downloadable PDF e-book Online Discipleship © Discipleship Ministries. Used by permission. Related Resources 5 Reasons Why the Church of the…
3 Touchstones of Welcoming Newcomers Today
…a fun place to be. 1. Safe place We want to be a judgment-free zone, a place of grace in Christian terms. A place where people feel comfortable to come…
New Possibilities for Engaging Ministry Participants and Leaders
…Entry Points by Doug Powe and Jasmine Smothers 5 Practices That Help Newcomers Get Involved by Ann A. Michel 50 Ways to Increase Active Engagement, a free Lewis Center resource…
Saying Goodbye in the Sermon
…Biblical examples and theological affirmations assure us of the presence of God with individuals and with communities of faith through the many seasons of life. Whether the sermon evolves from…
One Invitation Away from Returning
…returning. That’s because the biggest reason people come back to church is that they are invited. One sincere, guilt-free invitation can make all the difference for those who simply got…
What Does Declining Attendance Portend for Congregations and Their Leaders?
…Video Webinar 50 Ways to Increase Worship Attendance, a free Lewis Center Resource Why Worship Attendance Matters and Clues for Improving It, a free video resource featuring Dr. Lovett H….
People Too Busy to Serve? Teach Them to Steward Their Time
…nearly impossible for some people to commit their time and talents to church. They juggle heavy workloads and family responsibilities. Long commutes and frequent travel eat into their schedules. They…
BOGO Summer Special
Our Buy One, Get One Free summer special is here! When you purchase any Adult Christian Study through August 31, 2021, you may choose A Life Worthy of the Gospel…
5 Ways to Know if Your Church Needs A Strategic Plan
…a greater impact in the community. 5. Are you comfortable? Ministry is hard, and, in many ways, it should be. When we, as the church, find ourselves in a comfortable…
The 75 Percent Rule to Reach Younger People
…of the community they seek to serve. I have found that people in their fifties, sixties, and older tend to be very open to attending a church where the majority…
There’s No Going Back to the Pre-Pandemic Church
Kay Kotan says many churches feel a natural desire to return to the familiar, comfortable patterns of the past. But churches that embrace this time of disruption as a catalyst…
The Church’s #Me Too Reckoning
…a personnel committee — who are on the front line in dealing with allegations, complaints, or suspicions. How can we better prepare such leaders to respond to abuse and misconduct?…
Affirming the Ministry of Lay Readers
…Open the Bible to the right chapter and verse. Speak in a loud voice. Here’s how you pronounce this name or place. Say something like “The word of God for…
Digital Church Is Here to Stay
…and restrictions on movement and gatherings will be measured in months rather than weeks. It’s also becoming far more likely that when things do reopen, it won’t be an overnight…
10 Ways to Make Your Church More Inclusive
…to passionately speak up “on behalf” of marginalized communities. In some situations, speaking up on a marginalized community’s behalf is essential, especially in spaces where such communities do not have…
10 Essential Ways Leaders Build Relationships with Their Team Members
…story. That often helps adjust your perspective and gives you insight. 6. Practice kindness naturally. Kindness is a commonly overlooked essential in leadership. We tend to focus more on things…
Being One Church in Many Locations
…offer their own complete worship experience, video-linked worship sites using recorded or live-broadcast sermons from the mother church, team teaching in multiple locations, and partnerships with para-church or nonprofit organizations….
Lewis Center Appoints Senior Researcher to Lead National Study of Religious Workforce
…Snyder as senior researcher to lead its Religious Workforce Project study. Trained as a theologian and scholar of American religion, Snyder’s research and teaching has focused on contemporary religious practice….
Courage, Faith, and Resilient Leadership
…and other churches right now to look in their community and say, “What is the thing that must be done now here? What’s the calling of God in this community?…
5 Delegation Lessons for Church Leaders
…4 Ways to Know What to Delegate by Micah Fries and Jeremy Maxfield 50 Ways to Multiply Your Church’s Leadership Capacity, a free Lewis Center resource Silhouette images by freepik…
Who will be God’s Agents of Pastoral Calling?
…have observed an interesting dynamic or tension within the pastors’ autobiographies. Many of them tell compelling and even inspiring stories about how they ended up in ministry. A common feature…
5 Ways Your Church Can Use Text Messaging to Reach More People
…networks to much more personal means of communicating, especially texting. Text messaging, as an outreach and communication tool, is HUGE! I believe rather strongly that we should stop asking people…
