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…Intergenerational Practice and the Formation of God’s People, about the countercultural and community building work of intergenerational practices. Listen on Apple Podcasts | YouTube Music | Spotify Watch on YouTube…
…of the strongest movements in Western Christendom. Marty’s discussion of the reasons for Wesley’s pioneering genius suggests important lessons for churches today. Embrace knowledge. Wesley was not afraid of modernity….
…that, do you?” does not invite thoughtful reflection, but instead suggests a predetermined answer. Open and powerful questions, however, will promote thoughtful responses. Open questions call for the responder to…
…aren’t trying to pull a fast one when it comes to sacramental procedures. It’s the pastor who can’t resist some kind of passive aggressive comment to the Christmas crowds: “Merry…
…This article is excerpted Lee’s book, Making Friends, Making Disciples: Growing Your Church through Authentic Relationships, copyright © 2010 by Judson Press. Used by permission of Judson Press, 800-4-JUDSON, www.judsonpress.com….
…is important that we are intentional in structuring our time with children, creating a liturgical flow that teaches, models, and invites children to practice the actions of our faith communities….
…the food pantry had been open for about six months, Dorothy had an idea she shared with the rest of the volunteer team. “What if we offered a free supper…
…spiritual lives and people of faith before the practice of regular worship feels compelling to them. This is where conversations come in. How many opportunities are there where people come…
…by worshipping communities.” The priority, he maintains, should be to foster worshiping communities of belonging where belief can grow and mature. There need to be many entry points for belonging…
…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…
…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….
…can be a distinctive community of disciples centered on Jesus that the world notices, perhaps even admires, and wants to “come and see.” (John 1:46). This material is adapted from…
…through all traditional book sources but can be purchased online from amazon.com. To learn more about Collins’s work and to read an excerpt from this book, go to www.jimcollins.com. Related…
…without them. And neither personality is wrong. We need both types on our team. I’ve had to learn to communicate in different ways and let others assist me in communicating,…
…Cokesbury and Amazon. Related Resources A New Start in Lent Doug Powe REdesigning Churches: Creating Spaces for Connection and Community Ann A. Michel Does Your Faith Community Live out of…
…on mikebonem.com titled A Letter to Board Members. Used by permission. Related Resources 4 Practices to Help Prevent Clergy Burnout by Matt Bloom and Kim Bloom Showing Appreciation for Your…
…today, including prayer, popular music, small groups, and lay empowerment. Read more. 3 Common Communication Mistakes and How to Fix Them Ryan Holck, an expert on church communication, says that…
…Invite church members to make a written commitment to grow one step toward faithful attendance. Include a commitment to faithful worship attendance as part of a holistic annual stewardship commitment….
…prefer an estate gift to one that reduces their monthly income. Monitor giving Indicators throughout the year. Compare pledge payments with those of previous years. Know how actual income compares…
…community. Reinforce the expectation of study participation from the pulpit and with new members. Make Bible study a part of other church activities such as committee meetings and mission activities….
…to reap the harvest of generosity through best practices to make your annual financial campaign more effective. The resource includes video presentations, written materials, and supplemental materials. Learn more now….
…The reports emerged originally from a perceived absence of young clergy compared to previous eras. Working in partnership with Wespath Benefits and Investments, the denominational pension agency, the Lewis Center…
…If your church’s vision isn’t compelling enough to inspire people to give, maybe it’s not big enough. Keeping the church’s doors open is not a big vision. It’s all that’s…
…church, and financial offerings. 4. Communication Communication is one of the most important ways to encourage offerings and not just by way of those gentle reminders to keep the donations…
…for brevity and is accompanied by a PDF flier that you may download and share with others. I spend my working days as a pastor trying to name reality for…
…for what worked in the past, to honor the prior period of time, and to make a decision to move forward. We choose to let the past set us free…
…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…
…more information is available in the complete Clergy Age Trends report, which is available for download free of charge. The full report includes detailed data for every annual conference. Related…
…information is available in the complete Clergy Age Trends report, which is available for download free of charge. The full report includes detailed data for every annual conference. Related…
…Deacons are ordained to a ministry of Word, Service, Compassion, and Justice to both the community and a congregation. Deacons are not required to itinerate, nor guaranteed an appointment. A…
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