The Right Question | Quotable Leadership | Indices of Health and Vitality for Small Congregations | Church Leadership D.Min. | The Right Start | High Yield
Church leaders seeking to reach new people and help them grow need only look to the example of Jesus. Phil Maynard and Eddie Pipkin highlight how Jesus engaged people in ways that were personal and practical, intimate yet inclusive, and inspired by a compelling vision of God’s kingdom. Read more now.
How can preachers keep their preaching fresh? Teresa Fry Brown, professor of preaching at Candler School of Theology, shares strategies for preaching familiar texts for different generations, preaching for in person and digital audiences, and sermon preparation for bivocational pastors. Listen now, read transcript, and watch on YouTube.
If your congregation relies on leadership teams to make ministry happen, the vitality of your church depends on these groups working well. Ann Michel describes five characteristics generally displayed in strong ministry teams. Read more now.
Leaders do not need answers. Leaders must have the right questions.
When big decisions are made, there often comes a time for thoughtful appraisal before moving forward in a new direction. These questions may help.
Will this effort solve the problem we have? If so, is this the best solution to the problem? And does it solve the problem without creating new problems?
Small church expert Dr. Lew Parks describes five indices of health and vitality for small to mid-sized congregations that contribute to “dynamic equilibrium.” Read now, download free, and share.
In a world that is all about drawing attention to one’s self, a prophetic witness moves us toward a new reality grounded in God's grace.
What does it mean for a leader to stand in the gap between the way things are and what they could be? Howard Thurman’s prophetic witness exemplified this form of leadership. Thurman did not demonize those responsible for systemic ills. Instead, he emphasized a positive vision of the way things could be. This track of doctoral study from Wesley Theological Seminary focuses on the power of a prophetic witness like Thurman’s to draw people toward a positive new future. Learn more and apply today for May 2024.
If you’re a pastor preparing to begin ministry in a new setting, The Right Start Video Tool Kit leads you in ending your current ministry well, developing a personal transition plan, and making the most of your first days, weeks, and months in your new congregation. Available in Pastor’s and Group Training Versions. Learn more and watch a video preview.
This vital resource to leaders consists of a series of short chapters on leadership practices the authors have found most fruitful in their leadership and what they’ve seen exemplified in others. While many of these practices are common among diverse leaders, their implementation is as unique as the leaders themselves. Learn more and order now.
