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…of a generation to which the church is increasingly looking for leadership and witness” . Andrew blogs regularly at https://andrewconard.com, and you can follow him on Twitter at https://www.twitter.com/andrewconard….
…minister has weaknesses. “He is too loud.” “She is too soft-spoken.” “He uses big words I don’t understand.” “She is not a people person.” However, every pastor has more strengths…
…reprinted from The Senior Pastor’s Guide to Reaching More People (Church Fuel, 2018). Used by permission. Download this free resource now. Related Resources Be The Welcoming Church Video Tool Kit,…
…Formation Prepares Children for Adulthood,” “Why is it Important to Attend Church as a Family?”, “More Than Bible Stories: What Can Children Learn in Sunday School,” or “How Can Church…
…five key practices — radical hospitality, passionate worship, intentional faith development, risk-taking mission and service, and extravagant generosity —- have helped thousands of congregations be more fruitful in ministry. But…
…50 Ways to: Welcome a New Pastor; Improve Your Annual Stewardship Campaign; Welcome New People; Increase Worship Attendance; Strengthen Ministry with Children; plus many more. Read now and download free….
…Communities Today report on improving ministry with younger people. Download this video free. Read “Leading Ideas To Reach Young Adults” The future of every denomination and virtually every congregation in…
…you know, they can say, “oh, I’ve forgotten some things, too. So maybe I’m not the only one.” Maybe they’re so new at the beginning of their training, they haven’t…
…of the congregation. 6. How likely is success? Success is never guaranteed, but its likelihood is one factor, among others, that should weigh into decision-making. 7. How essential is individual…
…example: Employment, educational, or personal needs of spouse Desire to live in a particular place (Young adults today will often choose where they want to live before looking for a…
…you gauge the accuracy of your budgeting assumptions. 3. What percentage of your giving comes from pledges? Not all churches rely on pledging, of course. But if you do, you’ll…
…service? If so, you’re not alone. In our post-attractional, post-pandemic era, church attendance patterns have shifted dramatically, people have been slow to reengage in volunteer activities, and people’s overall life…
…to the resistance and become managers. Some will call themselves “enablers,” others “facilitators,” and still others “empowerers.” Good leaders do at times enable, facilitate, and empower. Yet many who latch…
…Models of Evangelism by Priscilla Pope-Levison ©2020, Baker Academic, www.bakerpublishinggroup.com. Used by permission. The book is available at Baker Publishing Group, Cokesbury, and Amazon. Related Resources Be The Welcoming Church,…
…clearer. A lot of times we confuse the “what” with the “why”. The “what” may be Sunday morning worship, but the “why” tells us why we’re doing what we’re doing….
…using your church’s website or other mechanisms, such as apps, commonly used by many, especially the young. Source of cash for emergencies Even with a balanced budget, there will be…
…“Let’s just agree to disagree.” So, what’s wrong with that approach? Elizabeth Hagan: To just say to someone you want to “agree to disagree” is to say, “I like you…
…on YouTube, or continue reading. Ann Michel: Doug, you and Jessica have pulled together a new book Healing Fractured Communities. Can you explain a little bit about this book, how…
…“I am so proud to be associated with you.” “See what we have accomplished together.” “I love you very much.” Company President. Speaking to the new president of the company,…
…callings. Related Resources Power Is about Influence, Not Control Lovett H. Weems, Jr. Becoming a Spiritual Leader John R. Schol Church Leadership: Vision, Team, Culture, Integrity Revised Edition (Abingdon, 2010)…
…if you can’t come to church, the church can always come to you.” Related Resources: Reaching More People During Advent by Tom Berlin and Lovett H. Weems, Jr. Travelers’ Christmas…
…the specific descriptors of effectiveness: 1) “Character” or who the leader is; 2) “Competence” or what the leader does; and 3) “Contribution” or what the leader accomplishes. The first two…
…without a gimmick. These responses taught us something about kindness. Kindness is simple but challenging. Kindness is global. (So are cookies!) Kindness is Christian. Kindness is contagious. But some people…
…are similar but not the same. For example, in 2017 the retirement ages were: elders–66, deacons-67, full time local pastors–67, and part time local pastors–69. Download the 2018 Clergy Age…
…for your conference. A full report is also available for download. Summary video of 2017 Clergy Age findings. Download this video free. Download the complete 2017 Clergy Age Trends Report….
…Age Trends Report. Previous Clergy Age Trends Reports 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 …
…you? Do you rigorously examine your team’s (or church’s) existing polices, practices, and procedures to ensure that they do not differently impact different groups? When they do, do you change…
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…instrument, the Leadership Practices Inventory (www.leadershipchallenge.com), designed to help leaders assess their effectiveness in these five areas. In this new book, Christian Reflections on The Leadership Challenge, Kouzes and Posner…
…understood this dynamic in the church. In observing the “catholic spirit” of the church, he stated, “Though we do not think alike, can we not love alike?” While most rural…
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