Why I go to Church
…a singing community. Maybe that’s why we’re a community at all, come to think about it.” There are two necessary things in life, James Luther Adams said: a sense of…
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7 Tips for Avoiding Digital Communication Disasters
…have lasting embarrassment. 7. Remember Colossians 3:17. “And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus …” We don’t have permission to…
Leading Your Congregation to New Life
…2004) tells the recent journey of Hyde Park United Methodist Church in Tampa, Florida (www.hydeparkumc.org). Despite the tremendous change that took place during this process, Harnish is clear how connected…
Teaching Children to Tithe
…“Money to Save,” and “Money to Spend.” He gets a two-dollars-per-week allowance. We give it to him as a dollar bill and 4 quarters; that way one quarter can be…
Lewis Center Adds Two New Video-based Adult Christian Studies to Wesley Ministry Network
…hospitality training. The resource is available for $99 on digital download and $104 on DVD/CD. Much more information is available on these and other Wesley Ministry Network studies at https://www.churchleadership.com/wesleyministrynetwork….
Creatively Engaging Your Community While Remaining True to Who You Are
…God wants us to be ourselves. Adapted from Cultural Competency: Partnering with Your Neighbors in Your Ministry Expedition (Market Square Books, 2021) by Paul Nixon. Used by permission. The book…
Now is the Time to Ask Contributors to Set up Recurring Online Gifts
…place, access through smartphone apps, text-to-give options, and mobile card readers can also be added. Remember, faithful Christian giving is never primarily about the institution’s need to receive. It is…
Doing Things Well
…a higher education fund) sent out annual statements with errors serious enough to require follow-up letters to all participants. (One program had 66,000; the other, 1,600,000.) The cost of a…
A Different Approach
…from the African American tradition into their worship services. (Some congregations, of course, already have these elements). For other congregations, February is just another month. Many individuals are familiar with…
Coop’s Soups, an Innovative Business and Ministry: An In-depth Interview with Cristin Cooper
…degree. So, I came to Wesley, and they said, “We’ll give you even more scholarship money if you become Methodist.” So, I said: “Well, now I’m Methodist!” With all that…
6 Tools for Holy Work With Children
…Tanya Campen. Used with permission from Wipf and Stock Publishers, www.wipfandstock.com. This book is available at Wipf and Stock, Cokesbury, and Amazon. Related Resources Engaging Children Through Active Wondering by…
The Tussle over Metrics
…new things. You can never over communicate how things are going. Collaboration. If we expand the range of measurements to include morale, discipleship growth, prayer vitality, biblical competency, mission engagement,…
5 Ways Your Church Can Use Text Messaging to Reach More People
…during the message Our church doesn’t have a physical office. Therefore, we don’t need a landline phone system. We just use a free Google Voice number instead. During the service,…
10 Ways to Reach Unchurched People at Christmas
…Booth to create some fun Instagram moments with dressed up kids and people holding “Join us for Christmas Eve” signs. 7. Sell (free) tickets Tickets, even free tickets, help create…
Resources for Church Leaders about the COVID-19 Pandemic
…Twitter. Keep up to date on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/pg/lewisleadership/posts/ and Twitter at https://twitter.com/LewisLeadership. Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) This webpage from the Centers for Disease Control has the latest updates and…
7 Ways Your Church Can Respond to the Reality of Sexual Assault
…Workshop Offered in a self-paced, online format. https://rutheverhart.com/self-paced-course/ Rev. Ruth Everhart and Dr. Eileen Campbell-Reed have collaborated to create a four-week online course for clergy and volunteer church leaders. Now…
Missional Engagement: It’s All About Relationships
…new relationships. But do not forget, technology does not replace authentic in-person relationships, but it may be a very good starting place. Discipleship begins with relationships — authentic, organic, and…
Welcoming Millennials by Preserving Their Anonymity
…drawing undue attention upon themselves. This material is adapted from Scott Crostek’s book The Kaleidoscope Effect: What Emerging Generations Seek in Leaders (Abingdon Press, 2017). Used by permission. The book…
Getting to Know the “Mayors” of Your Community
…house meetings. But it is also important to identify your “mayors.” “Mayors” are powerful people. They may or may not go to church. They may be Christian, Jewish, Muslim, or…
Preparing to Receive a New Pastor from a Different Racial or Cultural Background
…you should know about him/her/them…” This article is adapted from the Cross-Racial/Cross-Cultural Ministry Toolkit offered by the United Methodist General Commission on Religion and Race. Used by permission. Download the…
The Church’s #Me Too Reckoning
…Everhart. Also available at Cokesbury and Amazon. The #MeToo Reckoning Workshop, a self-paced, online workshop by Rev. Ruth Everhart and Dr. Eileen Campbell-Reed. Learn more at rutheverhart.com and enroll at…
Bivocational By Choice: An In-Depth Interview with Ben Connelly
…p.m. if I need to. But it’s hard, if not kind of shady, to say, “Hey, I’ll meet you for counseling at 11 p.m.” In the first church we planted,…
Outside-in Thinking Improves Church Communication
…infrequent worshippers, distant members (shut-ins, retirees, college students, service personnel, etc.), and inactive members. Continuing outward, the next audience is those who are not church members, but are nearby. They…
Becoming a Church Without Walls
…be happening anywhere else. This distinct calling doesn’t end because of our current limitations. It grows. At this moment, intergenerational ministry is more important than ever. For inspiration, consider the…
Addressing Diversity in Congregations
…is adapted from Rajkumar’s book Branded Faith: Contextualizing the Gospel in a Post-Christian Era (Wipf & Stock, 2010) available for purchase through Amazon.com. Follow him at Twitter.com/kumardixit or at rajkumardixit.com….
Creating a Safe Space for Holy Work with Children
…what I might say on a given day: Greeting: “Hi, [name]. My name is Tanya, and I am one of your leaders today. I am excited that you are here.”…
6 Ways to Create a Guest-Friendly Worship Service
…peace.’” Better to err by overinforming than to leave visitors to fumble along, trying to keep up with your time-honored traditions. Don’t assume, for example, that guests know the Lord’s…
Engaging Children Through Active Wondering
…to clarify what we hear the participant saying by repeating what the child said (“Hmmm, God is with us when we are scared.”) or by saying, “That’s interesting. Can you…
4 Characteristics of Citizens of the Kingdom of God Who Inhabit the Political World
…Box 1400, Downers Grove, IL 60515, USA. www.ivpress.com. The book is available at InterVarsity Press, Cokesbury, and Amazon. Related Resources Christians and Public Policy: Be Engaged, Informed, and Conflicted by…
Palms in the Park on Palm Sunday
…The next Sunday, Easter, also saw an increase as people returned. We had 100 more in worship than last year. To get a glimpse of the service, watch this video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L3Bunxv4L2c&feature=channel_page…
