Why Church Leaders Can’t Afford to Wait and See
…before, but I’ll repeat it again. It’s 2021. If they haven’t come back yet, they aren’t coming back. And this perspective is holding us back from what God wants to…
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The 5 P’s of Sustainability for Small Churches
…past 20 years. We are pleased to share again this article by Rebekah Simon-Peter, originally published on January 18, 2022. Small churches are the heartbeat of their communities and neighborhoods….
How to Organize an Intergenerational Morning of Service for MLK Day
…Methodist Church. Families and friends were invited to come to the fellowship hall from 10 a.m. to noon to learn about Martin Luther King Jr. and complete a variety of…
4 Approaches to Keeping Small Church Worship and Education Vibrant During the Pandemic
…the tendency of many churches to UNDER-communicate. Churches that under-communicate assume that everyone already knows what is happening. This dangerous assumption ensures that you will leave people out as you…
5 Signs I Need to Put on My Desk
…leadership all about me. After all, the one common denominator any of us have is ourselves. Even if you’re a founder (and I’ve founded a few things), it’s not about…
Do You View Your Church as an Organization or a Movement?
…and Amazon. For more information about using the book, ways to order, and bulk discount codes visit openroadchurch.com. Related Resources Prayer is the Spiritual Electricity of Congregational Revitalization by Sue…
5 Key Ways to Improve Your Church YouTube Channel
…comments and replies and reaching out to their community with Twitter’s advanced search. What if your church did the same thing on YouTube? Answer questions, comment on church members’ YouTube…
Cultivating Good Questions
…crucial components of the practice of ministry: understanding, empathy, and discernment. Understanding When phrased right, thoughtful questions lead to more understanding in complex or escalating situations. Recently while my husband…
Acknowledging the Toll of the Pandemic on Ministry Leaders
…be asking, “What toll? They scaled back during the pandemic.” So, let’s take a closer look. Leaders who previously found deep fulfillment in comforting church members that were suffering and…
10 Ways to Cultivate a Creative Culture
…structure. Who reports to who matters, and hierarchy is important. But when it comes to communication, I recommend you throw the organizational structure out the window. Your creative team should…
Failing Creatively
…R. Campbell-Reed. Used by permission. The book is available at fortresspress.com. A companion Pastoral Imagination Journal is available as a print and e-book only at the Three Minute Ministry Mentor…
What to Do When People Leave Your Church
…that also. The bigger issue is whether or not a person leaves “the” Church or “a” church. If they are attending another church, we should take comfort in that, but…
What Excuse Do You Have for Not Delegating More?
Mike Bonem says that the simple solution to ministry leaders feeling overloaded and overwhelmed is to delegate more. Our most common excuses for failing to delegate don’t really stand up….
5 Rules for Engaging Taboo Subjects in Churches
…uncomfortable subject emerges, we stay quiet. We keep the peace. We hold our tongues out of respect for the comfort of others in the room. Yet maintaining that comfort comes…
There’s No Going Back to the Pre-Pandemic Church
Kay Kotan says many churches feel a natural desire to return to the familiar, comfortable patterns of the past. But churches that embrace this time of disruption as a catalyst…
6 Ways Leaders Can Renew Their Hope and Strength
…late afternoon, when the work is not done but we feel that quitting time has come. Hope reminds us that, with God’s help, we can do the things God asks…
Courage, Faith, and Resilient Leadership
…and other churches right now to look in their community and say, “What is the thing that must be done now here? What’s the calling of God in this community?…
5 Ground Rules for Candid Conversations
Tom Berlin says that candid conversation takes courage. But it also requires kindness and compassion. He suggests five practices for approaching difficult conversations with openness, honesty, sensitivity, and grace. There…
Why Making Your Church Multigenerational Is Worth the Effort
…multigenerational. Few communities consist of only one generation. If you want your church to reach your community, you’re more likely to do that if your church reflects your community. 3….
Don’t Forget to Say Thanks
…thanks. Annual giving plan. If your congregation asks for members to indicate their giving plan for the coming year, make sure the letter acknowledging this commitment includes a word of…
Does Your Church Truly Embrace Children or Merely Tolerate Them?
…protection at all costs. Child security is a discipleship issue — and one of the most important! If you believe in the Great Commission, then you will create robust security…
Innovating Faithfully through Action Learning Experiments
…They provide seven simple steps to help your church employ simple practices to get outside your comfort zone and connect with neighbors in new ways. Most people do not like…
What Is Your Narrative?
…communication will set the tone for your church or ministry. The first narrative emphasizes survival. Phrases like “hunker down” or “conserve resources” or “circle the wagons” characterize this narrative. This…
7 Essential Requirements for All Good Leaders
…people and leading them well. How do you see yourself today compared to a year ago? How do you perceive others see and relate to you compared to a year…
5 Benefits of Intergenerational Christian Formation
…to the narratives, beliefs, practices, and traditions of their faith communities is to participate actively in intentionally age-integrated experiences with others in those faith communities. Truly intergenerational communities welcome children,…
How to Develop a Social Media Strategy That Enhances Your Ministry
…church’s social media presence. Building social media within ministries can feel daunting, foreign, and complicated—especially at first. It can feel like we’re putting in a lot of effort for very…
10 Essential Ways Leaders Build Relationships with Their Team Members
…do you mean?” “I mean, do the people you work with like you?” That may seem overly simplistic to what is likely a complicated situation, but the answer has a…
5 Delegation Lessons for Church Leaders
…came to my church, I was a hurting pastor and it was a hurting church. The combination of those hurts led to two realities: There were very few people to…
5 Compass Points Guide Character Formation and Lifelong Discipleship for Youth
…Group research are depicted as a compass, not as a checklist or linear process, because a compass is a navigational tool, a way to orient ourselves in a particular direction…
Is Voting the Best Way to Make Collective Decisions in the Church?
…consensus takes a large amount of dedicated buy-in up front, as those involved must commit to making a decision that’s best for the group as a whole, instead of competing…
