There Are No Volunteers Named “Somebody”
…project on Saturday.” We just know that after church, folk will start coming to us to sign up. But all too often, we are shocked when no one volunteers. For…
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Leveraging Church Property Can Sustain Your Mission
…church’s property is for worship, education, fellowship, and community service. However, even active congregations have relatively low space usage compared to how other organizations use their space. So, exploring additional…
What Approach to Digital Worship is Best for Your Church?
…of these approaches is inherently better than the other. There are wonderful examples of congregations that use each very effectively, and also examples of each being used not so well….
Episode 71: “Recalibrating the Church” featuring Scott Cormode
Why is change so difficult for churches? In this episode we speak with Scott Cormode about how church leaders can break free of common myths that cloud our thinking about…
Effective Leaders Know When to Take Risks and When to Exercise Restraint
…well to examine what compels them to disrupt the status quo. Some leaders thrive on chaos and on keeping others off-balance; others congratulate themselves for the bravery in consistently separating…
4 Ways to Measure if Your Ministry Is Working
…to inform the church when they invite others to worship; track invitations that lead to baptisms and professions of faith. Community engagement: Track relationships built as a result of community…
What Happens When a Millennial Walks into your Church?
…world. Do that, and the millennials are likely to come back next week. This material is excerpted from Reaching and Communicating with Millennials, a free ebook available through United Methodist…
3 Strategies for Doing Church Online
…offers for community building and caring communication, as well as the chance to reimage what it means to be a church in the digital age. Moving toward relational community online…
6 Traits People Value in Online Faith Communities
…for intimate communication — a safe place where they can be themselves and communicate openly with others. “We have been absolutely amazed at how the Holy Spirit can use something…
Why the Church’s Mission Really Matters in this Time of Crisis
…generations. Crisis confirms that the church is essentially community or, as Dietrich Bonhoeffer posited over 90 years ago, “Christ existing as community”. In times of disruption, crisis, and isolation, persons…
Effective Pastoral Transitions in the Time of COVID-19
…dimensions of transition and to communicate strength, comfort, and hope. It is still important to say goodbye to church members and community leaders. But the conversations may need to happen…
Now is the Time to Ask Contributors to Set up Recurring Online Gifts
…time to approach them with the opportunity because your most faithful donors will surely understand the need. Three common methods of setting up recurring contributions are through online bill payment,…
4 Ways to Make Christmas Eve Hospitality the Pattern for the Year
…us do a great job of preparing for those who do not normally come. But let’s not put all our eggs in this one basket! Instead, make your efforts the…
We Can’t Compete with Sunday Sports if Worship is Boring
…by Krin Van Tatenhove and Rob Mueller. Used by permission. The book, a free downloadable study guide, and other resources are available at The PC(USA) Store. Related Resources Stop Complaining…
Quit Making Assumptions
…new position or responsibility because those bringing you on board assume you already know everything they do? For example, an educational coordinator stepping down after 10 years in that role…
Two Church Developers’ Experience with Funding New Church Starts
…Easter as Bay Hope/Westchase. Community of Hope East is the result of adopting a church, then renovating and rebranding before opening as a new worship site now worshiping over 550….
Giving Strategies for the 21st Century: New Challenges and New Opportunities
Free Webinar — Register Now Learn new perspectives and practices for funding ministry in an increasingly challenging environment. Tuesday, February 1, Noon-1:30 p.m. Eastern Even before the pandemic interrupted attendance…
Lewis Center Podcast Series
…fresh insights to your leadership. The most recent podcasts include: Episode 28: “Faith and Public Life” featuring Mike McCurry Episode 27: “Breaking Free of Racist Systems and Structures in Your…
Episode 87: “Building Thriving Rural Congregations” featuring Allen Stanton
…break free from false narratives and unrealistic metrics? Allen Stanton lays out a new vision for healthy rural congregations as valued stakeholders and potent agents of change within their communities….
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…
Hybrid Evangelism: The New Reality for Congregations
Free Webinar — Register Now Learn practices for adapting relational evangelism to hybrid ministry. Tuesday, March 1, Noon-1:30 p.m. Eastern Even before the pandemic, reaching new people has long been…
Top “Leading Ideas“ Articles of 2022
…4 Shifts for More Authentic Community Engagement Dan Pezet believes churches can forge meaningful connections with their neighbors through impactful community ministries. But only if the church’s motives are perceived…
Believe in Miracles and Act Accordingly
Research on rapidly growing churches helped Matt Miofsky and Jason Byassee understand that miracles are happening in all our churches and communities all the time. Some churches and church leaders…
Discipleship and Mission in the Micro Church Movement in Australia: An In-depth Interview with Bree Mills
…moved more into this micro church space, training and resourcing others. It’s really about that small, intentional community that has a missional identity, that comes together for the purpose of…
Understanding the Cultural Realities of Children and Youth Today
…say a truly intergenerational church must embrace the voices and concerns of younger people and acknowledge the unique cultural realities that shape the lives. There are very few intergenerational spaces…
Blessing of the Animals as Community Outreach
How can a Blessing of the Animals reach new people in your community? Jessica Anschutz shares tips to engage pet owners and community partners as you celebrate all creatures great…
5 Guideposts for Reshaping Your Staff Team
…your future, not your past. Many congregations have experienced significant numerical decline over the past three years — in both attendance and operating budgets — and now are coming to…
4 Ways to Make Easter Hospitality the Pattern for the Year
…forward to the Easter season. And we do a great job of getting prepared for those who do not normally come. But let’s not put all our eggs in this…
Humility is Critical to Successful Pastoral Transition
…must increase, but I must decrease.” John the Baptist declared his joy was made complete with the prominence of Jesus’ ministry eclipsing his ministry, setting an extraordinary example for outgoing…
Sustaining While Disrupting
Free Webinar — Register Now Learn new ways to address the challenge of congregational innovation. Tuesday, March 7, Noon-1 p.m. Eastern Many churches today find it difficult to adjust to…
