A Spiritually Inviting Food Pantry
…to ask God to take care of these people and what they each need.” His prayer was short, heartfelt, and direct. “Let’s all say together, ‘Amen,’” he concluded, and everyone…
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“Protect, Sustain, Grow: Best Practices for Handling Your Church’s Money” Conference and Livestream
Saturday, March 10 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Eastern (9 a.m.-12 p.m. Central) Wesley Theological Seminary, Washington, DC Managing church finances requires skill, dedication, and know-how, but also the heart of a…
“Protect, Sustain, Grow: Best Practices for Handling Your Church’s Money” Conference and Livestream
Saturday, March 10 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Eastern (9 a.m.-12 p.m. Central) Wesley Theological Seminary, Washington, DC Managing church finances requires skill, dedication, and know-how, but also the heart of a…
Building Inclusive Communities: An In-Depth Interview with Brandan Robertson
…with me today, Brandan. Brandan Robertson: Thank you for having me. True Inclusion: Creating Communities of Radical Embrace (Chalice Press, 2018) by Brandan Robertson is available at Chalice Press, Cokesbury,…
Best Practices for Reaching Young Adults
…www.faithcommunitiestoday.org, the website for the Faith Communities Today (FACT) research enterprise. A PDF of this specific report can be found at Summary-of-Best-Young-Adult-Practices-for-Churches.pdf. Related Resources: Lessons on Engaging Young Adults Effectively…
Spiritual Leaders and Vision
…they cast a vision but never align all the resources (ministries, budgets, and people) with that vision. This article is based on material first published in the Baltimore-Washington Conference’s UM…
New Questions for a New Day
…is hard when you’re looking down. So, the pandemic implosion of church-as-we-know-it has provided opportunities for us to ask new questions and rethink some of our fundamentals. Rethinking Community As…
If Churches Can Change, They Can Grow
…report sums up the reality churches face. “If churches can change,” it says, “they can grow.” A free download of the report “FACTS on Growth 2010” can be found athttps://faithcommunitiestoday.org/facts-growth-2010….
How Full is Your Menu?
…trips, Sunday school classes, family picnics, small groups, the new message series, the building program, a comment card, student ministry, a blood drive. It’s not a bulletin; it’s a catalog;…
Letting Go of This Pastor and Preparing for the Next
…feeling the loss more sharply. 2. Communicate, communicate, communicate Overreaction is normal in a transition process. The present loss may trigger previously unresolved losses. Some may perceive this loss as…
Basketball Coaching and Leadership
…talents, motivations, and commitments. That is true of every church. The challenge for the coach (church leader) is how help the team to find its soul. Third, coaching (leadership) makes…
Preaching and Money
…practical realities that can make stewardship, giving, and economic realities difficult sermon subjects. Craig Satterlee’s Preaching and Stewardship: Proclaiming God’s Invitation to Grow (Alban, 2011) deals with preaching to encourage…
5 Turnoffs for Millennials Seeking a Church
…page), they look first for the times of your services, what programs are offered (young adult ministry, etc.) and the church’s location. But even when that data is present and…
Becoming a Digital Savvy Congregation
…in churches for years to help maximize their livestream. But pastors would tell me, “You know, Phil, I don’t mind streaming my service. But that’s not real ministry.” But when…
Leaders Don’t Need All the Answers
…Distraction: Four Simple Habits for Turning Down the Noise (Zondervan, 2019) by Clay Scroggins. Used by permission of Zondervan, www.zondervan.com. The book is available at Cokesbury and Amazon. Related Resources…
Relationships Are Everything
…top four were: fit with the organization’s culture and values, interpersonal skills, motivation to lead, and previous experiences. “What emerges from the survey analysis,” says Bram Lowsky, reporting on the…
The Importance of Clergy Mentoring
…of practical variables that contribute to effective mentoring. Good Communication. It is important that there be regular, meaningful, effective communication between mentor and mentee. Clarity about roles. Mentoring is more…
How to Communicate Change
…appeared at https://www.churchmarketingsucks.com/2014/05/how-to-communicate-change/. Related Resources: Communication Strategies for Addressing Conflict in Congregations by W. Craig Gilliam “Outside-In Thinking” Improves Church Communication by Ann A. Michel Getting Your Congregation’s Story Right…
Change and the Small Church
…in the Small Church (Wipf and Stock Publishers, 2021) by Dr. Roy L. Spore. www.wipfandstock.com. The book is also available at Cokesbury and Amazon. Related Resources The 5 P’s of…
Take Your Ministries Outside the Walls
…by Glynis LaBarre, copyright © 2012 by Judson Press. Used by permission of Judson Press, 800-4-JUDSON, www.judsonpress.com. Learning Mission, Living Mission is available from Amazon and Cokesbury. Related Resources: Connect…
The One Room (Church) Schoolhouse
…achieved regardless of setting (when you are at home and when you are away, when you lie down and when you rise). (Deut 6:20-21; 11:18-20). This is good news for…
Tips for Strengthening Adult Education
…a variety of times — Sunday morning classes, weeknight groups, retreats, one-day events, and breakfast-hour or noon-time classes — depending on lifestyles in your congregation. Consider scheduling some classes or…
An Annual Report to Support Your Stewardship Campaign
…pages) review. Again, focus primarily on stories and pictures, not facts and figures. Describe the following in your congregation: worship, children’s ministry, youth ministry, upkeep of the church property, staff,…
11 Simple Ideas to Make Your Church More Intergenerational
…with us today. You bring such (hope, enthusiasm, energy, love, wisdom, etc.) into our faith community. We want you to know that you are (valued, cherished, loved, etc.). 4. Create…
What Does Strong Leadership Look Like?
…and Wholeness for Ministry Leaders by John R. Matthews, Kristina Gutiérrez, and Ross D. Peterson, copyright © 2020 by Judson Press. Used by permission of Judson Press, 800-4-JUDSON, www.judsonpress.com. Related…
Understanding and Honoring Your Congregation’s Unique Culture
…A Guide for Ministry in the Small Church (Wipf and Stock Publishers, 2021) by Dr. Roy L. Spore. www.wipfandstock.com. The book is also available at Cokesbury and Amazon. Related Resources…
Christians and Public Policy: Be Engaged, Informed, and Conflicted
…Zapor Cruz. Used by permission of InterVarsity Press, P.O. Box 1400, Downers Grove, IL 60515, USA. www.ivpress.com. The book is available at InterVarsity Press, Cokesbury, and Amazon . Related Resources…
6 Reasons Your Church Needs a Planned Giving Program
…woman who had been a tither all her life if she had ever considered tithing her estate. “No,” she responded. Then, with a look of disappointment, she asked, “How come…
5 Principles of Dramatic Improvisation Inform a Healthier Response to Conflict
…on stage, no matter what happened. I still remember his very first lesson. “The first rule of improv is ‘Yes, and …’ rather that ‘No, but …’” The premise was…
Why Wesley? The Doctor of Ministry in Church Leadership from Wesley and the Lewis Center
…asked them, “Why Wesley?” We invite you to follow in their footsteps. We’re accepting applications for the May 2019 cohort through March 4. Learn more and apply today at https://www.churchleadership.com/dmin….
