Finding Our New Normal
…that those processes and practices will not serve us adequately moving forward. It would be a mistake to shore up the old structures and practices as things get “back to…
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Top 5 Leading Ideas Articles of the Decade
…walls of Jerusalem, Lovett H. Weems, Jr., sees a compelling example of how a leader should function. Nehemiah defined the reality of the situation, named a vision, and then engaged…
F.I.S.H. Differently! Take Stock of all Available Capital Resources
…goal is to develop transformational ministries that have a real impact on the community, exercise good stewardship, and reward the commitment to doing ministry differently. To achieve this goal, established…
7 Characteristics of Humble Confident Leaders
…a humbled confident leader throughout the book of Acts. I have not arrived at complete maturity or knowledge. I am not there yet. I believe God still has something (many…
Leaders Stay Young
…like me, with forty years of experience! But here comes Jesus saying, “If you lead in my Kingdom, you’ve got to be young.” And of course, Jesus himself was a…
Confess Your Mess
…be perfect. Leaders do not have to have it all together. Leaders do not have to prove they deserve to lead by acting perfect. But leaders must come to grips…
5 Reasons Churches Suffer Management Chaos
…of volunteer boards or committees, members often don’t know who is responsible for what and a lot of things fall through the cracks. Efficient communication, administration, and basic management are…
To the Point: How Do New People See Your Church?
…did not grow up in church and are unfamiliar with worship practices. If there is a part of the worship that most members know from memory, then still indicate in…
Updated Report on United Methodist Disaffiliating Churches
…pastor. Read and download the full Disaffiliating Churches through June 2023 report. The Lewis Center for Church Leadership has released an updated report examining the ways in which congregations…
Number of Young Elders in the United Methodist Church Reaches a Record Low Number in 2023
…local pastors continues in the United Methodist Church. Download the complete 2023 Clergy Age Trends Report. A Korean language translation of this article is available through United Methodist Communications. For…
“The Benefits of Intergenerational Christian Formation” featuring Holly Allen
…featuring Holly Allen “> Download file | Play in new window | Duration: 29:19 | Recorded on May 28, 2024 Podcast Episode 147 How can bringing different generations together…
“Funding Forward: How Congregations Can Develop New Revenue Sources” featuring Grace Pomroy
Download file | Play in new window | Duration: 36:23 | Recorded on October 3, 2023 Podcast Episode 133 Is your congregation too dependent on Sunday morning offerings? Grace Pomroy…
Metrics: A Tool for Learning, Not Judging
…benefit children for years to come. “But won’t the pastor and congregation of such a church be judged negatively for coming up short on the goal?” you may be asking….
“Doing Justice Together” featuring Michael Adam Beck and Stephanie Moore Hand
…Play in new window | Duration: 30:56 | Recorded on April 16, 2024 Podcast Episode 144 How can a faith community organize itself to combat the sin of racism? Michael…
Is There an Ideal Age for Clergy?
…general population. Download the complete 2024 Clergy Age Trends in the United Methodist Church report. Each year since 2006, the Lewis Center for Church Leadership has issued a United Methodist…
Sustaining While Disrupting
…culture can take a backseat to daily responsibilities and maintaining ongoing ministries. This webinar recording offers insights and practices to help leaders navigate this impasse in ways that do not…
Report on Disaffiliating United Methodist Churches through 2022: Comparing Similarities and Differences
…use 2019 as the comparison year since disaffiliations occurred primarily after 2019. We compare the characteristics that disaffiliating and non-disaffiliating churches had in 2019, before the disaffiliations occurred. There are…
Recent Research Quantifies the Nature and Scope of Lay Staff Ministry
…within her denominational context: “How many lay staff work in United Methodist congregations?” and “What do they do?” Although more research is needed to understand this trend fully, this research…
50 Ways to Strengthen Ministry with Children
Jesus said, “Let the children come to me.” Here are 50 Ways your church can demonstrate its love for children and its desire to connect with younger families through effective…
Lewis Center Report on Disaffiliating Churches through 2022: Similarities and Differences Compared to Other United Methodist Churches
…method is to use 2019 as the comparison year since disaffiliations occurred primarily after 2019. We compare the characteristics that disaffiliating and non-disaffiliating churches had in 2019, before the disaffiliations…
10 Paradigm Shifts for Mission Renewal
…Jesus, ever faithful, ever new. Download a one-page handout that presents these 10 paradigm shifts in a table comparing the old and new ways of thinking about church. Related Resources…
4 Tools the Pandemic Has Uncovered for Special-Needs Ministry
…for kids who learn differently. For example, the children’s ministry at Bay Presbyterian Church in Ohio has a resource page on their website for parents to download lessons and activity…
Resource to Help Churches Engage Local Schools
Many conferences and districts are encouraging churches to engage their local schools to connect with their communities. The Lewis Center for Church Leadership sponsored a conference on this topic and…
Who Should Follow a Founding Pastor?
The Lewis Center for Church Leadership conducted research across the United Methodist Church about “second pastors,” those who follow founding pastors. This project was commissioned by the North Texas Conference,…
Fast Forwarding Your Church’s Community Engagement
…non-church organizations. These churches are moving from ministry for the community and in the community, to ministry with the community. This new movement is a rise in churches that are…
To the Point: Giving Up to Our Potential
…culture, matters of personal and family finances are highly privatized. Few people feel comfortable discussing their income or financial situation with colleagues, friends, family members, sometimes even their own spouses…
Giving Up to Our Potential
…and society in general. In American culture, matters of personal and family finances are highly privatized. Few people feel comfortable discussing their income or financial situation with colleagues, friends, family…
To the Point: Ways Established Church Leaders Can Work with Young Clergy
…person has the highest integrity adds to trust. The third element is competence. In addition to good personal relationships and demonstrated character, established leaders must also be seen as competent…
To the Point: Why Young Clergy Matter
…the wisdom and experience that can come with long tenures in ministry are also in jeopardy. In many instances, young clergy bring tremendous energy to the demands of ministry because…
50 Ways to Strengthen Ministry with Youth
…Christian education to teach discipleship. Involve youth in planning and leading mission activities. Provide excellent adult leadership for youth activities Recruit adult leaders for youth activities who are knowledgeable, committed,…
