Starting in a new ministry role is hard work. Set yourself up to do it well.
Read MoreCultivate lay leadership
Lay ministry is an opportunity to serve and grow.
Read MoreThe gift of self-compassion
Perhaps the most powerful antidote to emotional exhaustion is the practice of self-compassion: the radical act of extending grace to ourselves.
Read MoreYou have a story to tell
To strengthen your leadership, think about the stories you would like your church to tell five or 10 years from now.
Read MoreWhy change efforts may not work
Understanding the issues that complicate change can help us avoid common mistakes and have a better chance of seeing ministry flourish.
Read MoreMoney matters
Having a shared theological understanding of faith and finances will change the way we discuss everything from staff compensation to building repair and renovation.
Read MoreBeyond spiritual gifts
We need both God-given gifts and well-developed skills to flourish and make an impact.
Read MoreCalled to community
Our congregations and friendships can witness to the transformative love of God as we demonstrate what true community is.
Read MoreReimagine traditional models of church
How are we reimagining traditional models of church in response to the shifting dynamics of society?
Read MoreAre questions the answer?
We may not find the right answer until we ask enough of the right kind of questions.
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