4 Truths About Ministry Revealed by the Pandemic
…value silence and stillness. I feel God saying, “Talk less, listen more.” I look for beauty. I find ways to take in Christian contemplatives, past and present. I think more…
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Changing Congregational Trends
…and place. Related Resources: Download a free PDF of the full report American Congregations 2015: Thriving and Surviving Next Sunday is Not a Presidential Primary by Lovett H. Weems, Jr….
Leaders Learn from Their Failures
…companion trait of leadership. While the past is ever in our minds, our direction is constantly toward the future. Related Resources: Learning to Fail Fast by Lovett H. Weems, Jr….
6 Trends Revealed in 2018 Clergy Age Report
…under-35 female elders and their percentage of all young elders have declined. 3. Middle-aged and older elders mirror recent trends. The makeup of middle-aged elders (ages 35 to 54) and…
2017 Clergy Age Report
…for every annual conference. Related Resources: Young Clergy Numbers Grow Among Young Clergywomen by Lovett H. Weems, Jr. The Young Clergy Dilemma in Mainline Denominations by Lovett H. Weems, Jr….
50 Ways to Multiply Your Church’s Leadership Capacity
…gifted for administration. Practice the “ICNU” approach. Train yourself and others to notice people’s gifts and then start a conversation with “Here is what I see in you….” Think beyond…
The Right Start: Beginning Ministry in a New Setting — COVID-19 Supplement
…advice in The Right Start: Beginning Ministry in a New Setting. Lovett H. Weems, Jr. “The Right Start: Beginning Ministry in a New Setting” Video Tool Kit >>> The Right…
The Holy Work of Hybrid and Virtual Christian Education: An In-Depth Interview with Tanya Campen
…“Hey, we talked about prayer this week. What did you learn? What prayers did you practice?” It might be a 10-to-20-minute conversation depending on the age of participants, maybe not…
Being the Body of Christ through Intergenerational Christian Practice: An In-depth Interview with Valerie Grissom
…need to talk to you.” Of course, I’m going: “Oh, no, this experiment has gone wrong. What’s going on?” They pulled me aside. First, the lady said, “This has been…
The Ministry of the Missional Church: Community Led by the Spirit
…for the “five phases of the discernment process,” which may or may not occur in this sequence: attending, asserting, agreeing, acting, and assessing. The Ministry of the Missional Church is…
The Power of Holy Friendships: An In-Depth Interview with Victoria White
…conversation about this.” It’s about putting ourselves out there. You don’t have to say, “Hey, I’m lonely. I need to develop more friendships.” All you need to do is go…
Expanding Your Prayer Ministry through Twitter
…Twitter: Go to https://twitter.com/#!/search-advanced. Type “please pray” into the first box labeled “All of these words.” Under the “Places” option, type the zip code of your church, and choose the…
To the Point: Should Pastors Know What Members Give?
Every time I teach on stewardship, this question invariably comes up: “Should pastors have access to contribution records?” In some congregations, pastors are prohibited from knowing what people contribute. In…
Lewis Center Report on Disaffiliating Churches through 2022: Similarities and Differences Compared to Other United Methodist Churches
…Average Worship Attendance (AWA) All UM Churches in 2019 Disaffiliations through 2022 1,000+ AWA 1% 1% 501-999 AWA 1% 2% 251-500 AWA 4% 4% 101-250 AWA 13% 11% 51-100 AWA…
A Biblical Perspective on Trauma
…the community. And how that narrative, that story, that explanation is crafted comes to define, at least in part, the identity of that group. It can, in fact, create a…
Tapping the Gifts of Homebound Leaders
…new book Empowering Laity, Engaging Leaders: Tapping the Root for Ministry, copyright © 2012 by Judson Press. Used by permission of Judson Press, 800-4-JUDSON, www.judsonpress.com. Related Resources: 50 Ways to…
Failing Creatively
…moment in time,” she says. Going beyond a single or even regular achievement, “mastery is not merely a commitment to a goal, but to a curved-line, constant pursuit.” This is…
Strengthening Online Worship Beyond the Pandemic
…accomplish the church’s mission. But as this new worship option continues to evolve, congregations must commit to mastering the medium by learning, seeking feedback, and continuing to improve. I remember…
The Coming Revolution in Church Economics: An In-Depth Interview with Mark DeYmaz
…“Hey, that’s good enough for me.” And they’ll show up. But the millennial will ask, “What else do you do? What about your social justice side? What about your compassionate…
Reviving Old St. Patrick’s Church
…a member-centered church. Of course, these are not mutually exclusive. He contends that “members” are drawn by mission. Therefore, instead of asking members, “What do you want us to do?,”…
Five Must-Know Facts about First-Time Guests
…experience make them say, “Wow!”? Your church may have a skilled preacher, and your church may have excellent small groups or the best children’s ministry in the community. But first-time…
Anti-Racism 4 Reals
…space, those targeted may receive emails saying, “I like how you handled it,” “Yes, what so-and-so said was wrong,” “I can’t believe they said that.” These messages just cause more…
Ducking Spears, Dancing Madly: A Biblical Model of Church Leadership
…Ducking Spears, Dancing Madly: A Biblical Model of Church Leadership (Abingdon, 2004), which is available on Cokesbury and Amazon. Related Resources Leading in the Wilderness: Thoughts on 21st Century Pastoral…
Reimagining Church Buildings
…Philanthropy, (Cascade Books, 2021) Dustin D. Benac and Erin Weber-Johnson, editors. Used with permission from Wipf and Stock Publishers: www.wipfandstock.com. The book is also available at Cokesbury and Amazon. Related…
Pet Peeves of a Church Visitor
…coffee, and do other stuff that they shouldn’t be doing while they’re serving. Once it’s go-time, they must be hands-free and focused. Greeters Have you ever experienced over-zealous greeters? Greeters…
Clergy Age Trends Give Cause for Concern
…of local pastors, a trend already evident in the 1980s. This pattern continues in 2019. Compared to 1990 figures, there are 8,352 fewer elders and 3,627 more local pastors. In…
The Church and Race Relations — Then and Now
…the U.S. are considered multiracial. The death of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., on April 4, 1968, spawned a proliferation of violence in cities across the United States. In the…
The Tully Principle of 52 Equal Sundays
…at www.stbarts.org. To read more about the principles used at St. Bart’s, go tohttps://www.stbarts.org/howarewedifferent.asp. Related Resources Avoiding a Summer Drop in Worship Attendance by Ann A. Michel Worship Leadership Requires…
Stop Taking Givers for Granted
…Willard and Jim Sheppard. Copyright © 2012 by Chris Willard and James E. Sheppard. Used by permission of Zondervan. www.zondervan.com. The book may be purchased at zondervan.com/contagious-generosity. Related Resources Developing…
9 Strategies for Meeting People and Learning Their Needs
…Relational Food Ministry by Elizabeth Mae Magill (www.elizabethmaemagill.com). Copyright © 2020. Used by permission of Upper Room Books. To purchase the book, visit https://upperroombooks.com/book/five-loaves-two-fish-twelve-volunteers/ or call (800) 972-0433. The book…
