7 Ways Your Quarterly Giving Statements Can Make the Right Statement
…is even better!! 4. Don’t do “the due” There are differing opinions on this one, so here is mine. Never send something from the church that says, “Balance Due” or…
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Reaching More Diverse People in Suburbs
…Reaching More People, Younger People, More Diverse People, a free Lewis Center video series featuring Lovett H. Weems, Jr., Kenneth H. Carter, Janice Riggle Huie, and Joseph W. Daniels, Jr….
6 Traits People Value in Online Faith Communities
…Whereas at church someone can say, ‘Oh, I’ll pray for you,’ but I don’t know that they will.” 5. A safe place for intimate communication Fifth, people online are looking…
3 Welcoming Strategies that Can Backfire
…another these days. Personally, I’m horrified at the idea of someone I don’t know well showing up unexpected when I’m watching TV in my comfy pants, the kids’ toys are…
Rethinking Esther’s Leadership
…writes F. Douglas Powe, Jr., Director of the Lewis Center for Church Leadership, and James C. Logan, Chair of Evangelism (an E. Stanley Jones Professorship), at Wesley Theological Seminary. Imagine…
Churches Continue to Increase Lay Staff
…Hotchkiss Synergy: A Leadership Guide for Church Staff and Volunteers (Abingdon Press, 2017) by Ann A. Michel 50 Ways to Multiply Your Church’s Leadership Capacity, a free Lewis Center resource…
How Perfectionism Gets in the Way of Ministry
…said, “I’m not a perfectionist!” They all said, “Of course, you are a perfectionist!” I said, “I thought I just had high standards….” It was a moment of truth. On…
5 Stewardship Priorities for Incoming Pastors
…raisers, electronic giving, reporting on giving, and other aspects of stewardship. These may change in the future, but first understand how things are done and, most importantly, why. 2. Get…
5 Hospitality and Stewardship Lessons from a Homecoming
…thought of making a large gift. When a visitor did come, the church was unprepared; and when there is no expectation for visitors, you seldom get a second chance. I…
Know What Season You’re In
…baseball). This is a time of transitions: First Communions, Confirmations, graduations, weddings. This is the season to sign volunteers up for the fall. Summer: Memorial Day weekend through the weekend…
Leadership Lessons from a Dairy Queen
…cone. The owner pitched it in the trash. Turning the sauce down, and stirring it carefully, the owner tried again, but still with the same result. I said, “Don’t pitch…
Moving Beyond a Congregational Identity Crisis
…people say the Son of Man is?” The disciples gave varying answers to the question: John the Baptist, Elijah, and Jeremiah. A common theme is revealed in their responses: all…
Improving Worship Attendance in a Post-Pandemic World
…of those who attended regularly before COVID-19 but have not yet returned to the pews. Join Rev. Dr. F. Douglas Powe Jr., Rev. Dr. Lovett H. Weems Jr., and Rev….
Leadership Lessons from Jackie Robinson
…Jackie Robinson “was a freedom rider before freedom rides.” A 13-year-old Hank Aaron in Alabama suddenly saw new possibilities for himself. An 8-year-old Lou Brock in Louisiana faithfully listened to…
Wesley Theological Seminary, in Partnership with SMU Perkins School of Theology, Receives $5 Million Lilly Endowment Grant to Create New Educational Pathways for Ministry
…Wesley President, The Rev. Dr. David McAllister-Wilson. Leading the program will be The Rev. Dr. F. Douglas Powe, Jr., Director of Wesley’s Lewis Center for Church Leadership, who said, “One…
Evangelism: A Witness to Love Not a Dirty Word
…experience something new. Jesus never manipulated, marketed, or coerced. He was not focused on numbers or increasing his own notoriety by sharing God’s love. Instead, he helped people move toward…
10 Ways to Help Children Grow in Faith and Generosity
…(soccer, gymnastics, band, ballet), and many are finding that a family dinner — everyone present, not racing to make it to the next practice — is rare. If you can…
Top “Leading Ideas“ Articles of 2022
…Rebekah Simon-Peter says small churches cannot succeed by emulating the megachurch model of programming for every stage of life. She believes that five P’s — people, prayer, provision, partnership, and…
Top Lewis Center Resources of 2022
…Knowing God Tags Change | Community Outreach | Evangelism | Funding | Leadership | Leadership Best Practices | Leading Ideas Talks Podcast | Reach New Disciples | Stewardship | Worship…
Sustaining While Disrupting
…this impasse in ways that do not become an either/or situation. Join Dr. F. Douglas Powe Jr. and Dr. Lovett H. Weems Jr., authors of the book Sustaining While Disrupting:…
Humility is Critical to Successful Pastoral Transition
…Indispensable Hero, “Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls” (Matthew 11:29). For…
Discipling People in Midlife and Beyond
…lives, making decisions about relationships, careers, and lifestyle. At midlife, we face shifts as seismic as they were during puberty. Our bodies change, our nests empty, and our first-half-of-life ambitions…
5 Guideposts for Reshaping Your Staff Team
…operating budgets. Studies show that the typical mainline Protestant church spends between 45–55% of its operating budget on payroll expenses (salary, benefits, and continuing education). No congregation should strive to…
Leadership for Giving
…many things to hold fast to something important. Related Resources: Church Leadership: Vision, Team, Culture, and Integrity (Abingdon, 2010) by Lovett H. Weems, Jr. 50 Ways to Increase Faithful Giving,…
4 Key Challenges in Pastoral Transitions
…are the pressures of adjusting to a new community, congregation, schools, doctors, and other new colleagues and friends. Without adequate rest, spiritual renewal, and support, these challenges will prove immensely…
4 Audiences for Digital Engagement
…congregation’s social media on all digital platforms. Consider using a service called a “link-in-bio” tool, such as Linktree, to put links to all your congregation’s digital content on a single…
4 Ways to Make Easter Hospitality the Pattern for the Year
…later, that welcoming, joyful spirit usually has been replaced by a half-hearted smile and scant recognition of the visitor’s presence. Holidays are festive times. And that’s great! But we need…
4 Critical Areas of Support for Virtual Worship
…the world. Thankfully there are many companies and resources available to research and use. There is also the hardware side of technology such as smartphones, cameras, lights, audio, and computers….
5 Dos and Don’ts to Make the Most of Your Digital Worship
…well in digital worship, it’s often because leaders are trying to do just that. So, concentrate on “translating” what’s most important rather than trying to recreate it exactly. 2. Do…
Keeping Your Meetings from Getting Stuck in the Weeds
…weeds.” This article is adapted from Strengthening Decision-Making and Governance Supporting New Expeditions (Market Square Books, 2022). Used by permission. The book is also available at Cokesbury and Amazon. Related…
