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Communicating Staff Resignation with Your Volunteers
Perspectives | Jul 31, 2022Jared walks into the veteran’s aid ministry. He’s been volunteering there since he was eighteen,…
The Congregation’s Role: Part 2
Method | Jul 22, 2022Broccoli, carrots, and onion are piled on my plate, despite the fact that I intentionally…
The Congregation’s Role: Part 1
Model | Jul 15, 2022I’m slurping down Japanese udon noodles and munching on shrimp while my husband gives me…
Evangelism Above All Else
Mission | Jul 8, 2022As soon as I walk into the church building, I feel like I’ve stepped back…
3 Creative Ideas for Staff Photos
Message | Jul 1, 2022Gwen lounges on her couch, curled up by her kitty. She’s mindlessly scrolling through her…
Change in Church
Perspectives | Jun 26, 2022Betsy’s* eyes are full of life as she shares her stories with me. Her laugh…
6 Things You Need to Start a Podcast
Message | Jun 24, 2022Henriette wipes tears from her eyes. She just finished a powerful podcast episode about a…
Fellowship Can Be the Mission
Mission | Jun 17, 2022I sit in my living room, the chatter of friends and not-yet-friends filling my ears….
React with the Big Picture in Mind
Model | Jun 10, 2022Muffled orchestra music and choir voices fill the room as the worship team rehearses in…
Celebrate in Church
Method | Jun 3, 2022No smiles. No laughter. Not even a pat on the back. You’d think I was…
The Supportive Church
Perspectives | May 29, 2022I sit in front of my senior pastor and education pastor, telling them all about…
Church Bulletin Design
Message | May 27, 2022“Welcome!” Jorge and Paola are greeted by a friendly gentleman at the church doors, holding…
Unforgivable
Mission | May 20, 2022A pastor sits at his desk, unsure of what to do with the church membership…
Personal vs Professional Ministry
Model | May 13, 2022Low, exciting chatter fills the air. Scott and Tonya are sitting in an audience of…
Planning with Pencils and Plumb Lines
Method | May 6, 2022“Yeah, it’s fine. I understand. Okay, talk to you later. Bye.” It wasn’t fine. Kyle, the…
The Young Person in Your Office May Not Be a Tech Whiz
Perspectives | Apr 24, 2022“Hey Amber, could you come in here?” Amber freezes. She knows what that means. Maggie,…
The Tale of Two Churches: Special Edition
Uncategorized | Apr 16, 2022This is a story about two churches. Both churches have been around for a long…
Stress and Easter: Special Edition
Uncategorized | Apr 9, 2022I had someone challenge me years ago by telling me that what I was doing…
3 Assumptions Church Members Make About Young People
Perspectives | Mar 27, 2022My husband and I sit in a tiny church a few minutes from our home….
Stick to Your Purpose By Saying No
Method | Mar 25, 2022“But I really have a burden to share with this group. I’ll only need about…
You Are Your Brand
Message | Mar 18, 2022“That’ll be $8.29.” I hand the employee my card. He swipes it and hands it…
3 Leadership Principles I Learned
Mission | Mar 11, 2022A younger person sits in front of me. They’re fresh-faced and buzzing with nerves –…
How to Delegate
Model | Mar 5, 2022My daughter, Jada, has a giant pair of clippers in her hands. She looks tiny…
Preaching Doesn’t Trump Love
Perspectives | Feb 27, 2022I’m sitting at my in-law’s dinner table, gabbing away. The conversation hops from topic to…
Methods and Theology
Method | Feb 25, 2022“It’s a shame.” Lionel looks up from the coffee he’s cooling off with his breath….
Marketing Accurately
Message | Feb 18, 2022“Now turn to your spouse and tell them three ways they can communicate with you…
Hope: the Ultimate Inventory
Mission | Feb 10, 2022“Girl.” The robotic voice enunciates the word clearly through Khaira’s headphones. She stares at it…
Leaders and Legacy: 4 Things the Bible Teaches
Model | Feb 3, 2022The air of the church lobby is filled with leaders and members, chatting and catching…
Audience Persona Exercise
Message | Jan 28, 2022Terry freezes, locking his eyes on a hawk yards away that sits on a tree…
Men’s Ministry Should Thrive
Method | Jan 21, 2022Corey stares at shoes, his forehead pressed against the pew in front of him. He…
Discover Your Value
Mission | Jan 14, 2022“Did you see your review?” Maria looks up from her work to see Janet leaning…
Young Leaders and Development
Model | Jan 7, 2022“How do we get more young people in our church?” The church staff meeting is…
Why Are My Meetings So Long?
Model | Dec 31, 2021“Hey, quick meeting in fifteen.” You said that two hours ago. Your team was supposed…
The Art of Video Storytelling
Message | Dec 30, 2021Storytelling is ancient. The Greeks wrote plays students still read today in class. Jesus used…
Stories of Transformation: Andy Lewis, Faith Community Church
Stories | Dec 29, 2021A pastor sits in another conference. It’s at a church that holds thousands of members…
Faced with a Task? Don’t Ask How, Ask Who.
Method | Dec 28, 2021What’s your first thought when faced with a task? For many of us, especially those…
Do You Micromanage?
Model | Dec 27, 2021No one likes to be micromanaged, and so naturally, no one wants to think of…
The Easy Way Out
Quick Thoughts | Dec 25, 2021Life is hard and most of us realize that. Our culture is driven to make…
Clarity is Kindness. Especially When You’re In Charge.
Model | Dec 24, 2021Be kind without being fake. Be honest without being harsh. That’s easy to say, but…
Saying Sorry
Message | Dec 23, 2021There’s a lot to be said about cancel culture. But we’re not talking about that…
Stories of Transformation: Stephen Andersen, Trinity Bible Church
Stories | Dec 22, 2021The Shocking Highlight Recently I was at a social gathering with my husband, and someone…
How Support and Recovery Ministries can Help your Church Grow
Method | Dec 21, 2021Does your church offer support and recovery ministries like Celebrate Recovery, Divorce Care, or Grief…
You Have to Say No to Say Yes
Mission | Dec 20, 2021An old Camry sat in Rick’s driveway. Just after breakfast, a man rang the doorbell….
Dear Pastor, Let Us Love You
Perspectives | Dec 19, 2021Dear Pastor, Thank you for caring for our church. Thank you for the countless hours…
The God of Money
Quick Thoughts | Dec 18, 2021In today’s world, you will hear the phrase “follow the money” especially as it relates…
Does Your Ministry Eat its Young?
Model | Dec 17, 2021“If you bite and devour each other, watch out or you will be destroyed by…
Avoid These Bad Grammar Habits
Message | Dec 16, 2021Organizations use written content for a variety of reasons. Almost all organizations use content to…
Stories of Transformation: Danica Koestner, Arms of Love
Stories | Dec 15, 2021Arms of Love Foster Care is a ministry of Arizona Baptist Children’s Services. Since 1999,…
Coaching VS Consulting
Method | Dec 14, 2021Rachel sat down for a meeting with Harry, excited. She was the founder of a…
The Difference Between Mission and Vision
Mission | Dec 13, 2021We hear a lot of talk about the terms mission and vision. They often seem…
Ask for Short-Term Commitments
Perspectives | Dec 12, 2021I love it when my church asks for short-term commitments. Despite how that sounds, it’s…
Humble and Gentle Jesus
Quick Thoughts | Dec 11, 2021Ephesians 4:2 “Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.”…
Leading is Not a One-Man Show
Model | Dec 10, 2021Juggling Your Way to Success People who start ministries are tough. Getting a fledgling ministry…
Choosing Your Ministry’s Writing Style
Message | Dec 9, 2021Hello please register for Trinity Methodist church’s 40th annual Bake Off DEADLINE to register is…
Organizations That Inspire Us: Wycliffe Bible Translators
Stories | Dec 8, 2021For most Americans, access to an English Bible is taken for granted. Not only can…
What Do First Impressions of Your Church Say to a Guest?
Method | Dec 7, 2021You know how you sometimes get a stack of stuff sitting in the corner of…
Examples of Church Mission Statements
Mission | Dec 6, 2021When you search, “Mission Statement,” you’ll find a plethora of articles walking businesses through writing…
If it’s Not a Heck Yes, it’s a Heck No
Perspectives | Dec 5, 2021The Request Church was over, I tried to sneak out the back, exhausted. It had…
Never Stop Learning
Quick Thoughts | Dec 4, 2021Proverbs 1:7 “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and…
Communicating With Your Volunteers
Model | Dec 3, 2021There’s nothing more frustrating than being a volunteer and showing up on your shift, only…
Tell Your Origin Story
Message | Dec 2, 2021Every nonprofit and church leader has a reason behind why they started their organization. Some…
Organizations That Inspire Us: Gospel Billboards
Stories | Dec 1, 2021“Jesus can free you from sin!” “Who is Jesus? Read Matthew’s gospel!” “Anxious? Jesus offers…
Targeting Your Ministry: isn’t Everyone Welcome?
Method | Nov 30, 2021Yes. Let’s get that out there right away. Everyone is always welcome. But let’s be…
Out of Sight, Out of Mind
Mission | Nov 29, 2021The visual presence of your mission statement is significant. It acts as a reinforcement for…
Secrets of a Community Group Host
Perspectives | Nov 28, 2021I hosted my first Bible study this semester, and I learned a lot. If you’re…
Curiosity
Quick Thoughts | Nov 27, 2021My college experience was filled with people who were there for a variety of reasons….
Finding the Best Leader for Your Ministry
Model | Nov 26, 2021The success of ministry rises or falls on the strength of its leadership. We have…
Should Your Church Have a Blog?
Message | Nov 25, 2021You can find a lot of things on a church website. A statement of faith,…
Organizations that Inspire Us: Living Waters
Stories | Nov 24, 2021Personal Note My in-laws don’t know Jesus. In the past, I’ve hesitated to share my…
Coaching and Leadership
Method | Nov 23, 2021I played a lot of sports growing up and had a lot of good coaches….
How Coaches Help Leaders Stay on Mission
Mission | Nov 22, 2021We all forget things. Some times they are things that are small but important like…
What I Love About Small Groups
Perspectives | Nov 21, 2021The Group that Saw Me Last year was one of the darkest seasons of my…
Learning to Love the Unexpected
Quick Thoughts | Nov 20, 2021Life is fascinating. It doesn’t always seem to turn out the way you expected. My…
Ministry Relationships: Do You See the Person or the Position?
Model | Nov 19, 2021TobyMac is one of my favorite musical artists. I love his music and his message….
Newsletters 101
Message | Nov 18, 2021An electronic newsletter is one easiest and most effective ways to communicate in your ministry….
Organizations That Inspire Us: Evantell
Stories | Nov 17, 2021You’re having dinner with a friend. You’re talking about work, family, the latest television show…
Volunteer Recruitment – Strongarming VS Inviting (Part 2)
Method | Nov 16, 2021In part one of our blog, we wrote about the way evangelical churches have traditionally…
Are You Building a Fan Club?
Mission | Nov 15, 2021Are you building a fan club? It can be hard to tell. You are probably…
Sincerely Wrong
Quick Thoughts | Nov 13, 2021Sincerity is a good thing. It often speaks of character and moral fiber. When you…
5 Weapons for Battling Burnout
Model | Nov 12, 2021“If you do this, God will direct you, you will be able to endure, and…
How Do I Make Nice Social Media Posts?
Message | Nov 11, 2021You’re a women’s ministry director. Someone tells you that you need to start using social…
Organizations That Inspire Us: Gideons International
Stories | Nov 10, 2021Leather bound and small enough to fit in your palm, the Gideon Bible is easily…
Volunteer Recruitment – Strongarming VS Inviting (Part 1)
Method | Nov 9, 2021We’ve all been there. We have holes to fill in our volunteer ministry and we’re desperate…
How We See the World: a User Manual for Dreamers
Mission | Nov 8, 2021Scott was so excited — this meeting was going better than he could have dreamed….
Discipleship Burnout
Perspectives | Nov 7, 2021“Burnout” is a hot buzzword in ministry lately. Ministries are talking more about leadership burnout…
The Angry Leader
Quick Thoughts | Nov 6, 2021How do you navigate emotions in the “leadership space”? Emotions are often expressed in attitudes,…
Don’t Be Afraid of the Word “Boss”
Model | Nov 5, 2021Friend or Boss? Being “in charge” as a Christian is hard. As a leader, we…
Help! I Have No Idea How to Use Social Media! (Part 2)
Message | Nov 4, 2021Welcome to part 2 of our blog on social media! Be sure to read part…
Organizations That Inspire Us: Food for the Hungry
Stories | Nov 3, 2021Larry saw row after row of tortured faces. Twelve thousand people staring back at him….
The Jesus Profile
Method | Nov 2, 2021We all desperately need to hear about Jesus. I think we agree on that. It’s…
How We See the World: a Practical Guide for Practical People
Mission | Nov 1, 2021Katy shouldered open the conference room door, trying not to drop the pile of sub…
Your Church’s Music Doesn’t Have to Sound Like Someone Else’s
Perspectives | Oct 31, 2021I started attending a new church and was telling a leader there how much I…
Time Sensitive Leadership
Quick Thoughts | Oct 30, 2021“Time-sensitive” — have you ever received a bill, a notice, or an appeal of some…
Admitting Fault is a Gift
Model | Oct 29, 2021This year I’ve heard several discussions about the disproportionate amount of narcissists in ministry positions….
Marketing Masks & Ninja Assassins
Message | Oct 28, 2021I get a kick out of the things people dress up like for Halloween. How…
Organizations That Inspire Us: Compassion International
Stories | Oct 27, 2021There aren’t many child sponsor organizations as well-known as Compassion International. Since 1952, they’ve served…
Washing Feet is More Like Changing Diapers
Method | Oct 26, 2021I remember watching a beautiful foot-washing ceremony during church as a little girl. It felt…
How We See the World: Purple & Dots
Mission | Oct 25, 2021Sometimes I feel like there are two kinds of people in the world: those who…
What Matters to the One You’re Discipling Should Matter to You
Perspectives | Oct 24, 2021Discipleship is something I’m noticing more churches are talking about. This is great! It seems…
Leadership and Judging
Quick Thoughts | Oct 23, 2021Graceful is not a word that is a common as it used to be. Today…
Don’t Be Intimidated by Talented Teammates
Model | Oct 22, 2021The late president Theodore Roosevelt once said, “Comparison is the thief of joy.” Other than…
Help! I Have No Idea How Social Media Works! (Part 1)
Message | Oct 21, 2021Social media is one of those marketing tools just thrown at people. It’s assumed that…
Organizations That Inspire Us: THRIVE
Stories | Oct 20, 2021It’s Tough to Be Eighteen… Remember being eighteen? Finally out on your own and free…
Increase Effectiveness by Partnering with Local Charities
Method | Oct 19, 2021One of our biggest responsibilities as pastors is to be good stewards of the limited…