Even the strongest pastor can’t do it alone. Moses had Aaron and Hur, Jesus sent disciples in pairs, and Paul never went solo. Yet too many churches still rely on a single leader. Kim Jenne gives us five practical ways to build a culture of shared, team-based ministry—and empower your congregation to step into their God-given calling. Read more now.

Leadership | Leadership Development | Mission | Teams

What is the key to a vibrant, growing youth ministry? Many churches assume it’s finding the right youth director and offering programming so entertaining it can compete with every other option in a teenager’s life. But Laura Heikes shares how youth ministry in her congregation has grown in a different way—not by doing more for young people, but by choosing to do ministry with them. Read more now.

Leadership | Lessons for Leaders | Participation | Reaching Younger People | Teams

A simple idea can get complicated quickly once a group starts making plans for its implementation. Soon the complexity can lead to frustration. At such times, this question may help:

What would happen if we threw everything away and started over?

Want more Right Questions? Read The Right Questions for Church Leaders.

This course introduces participants to basic functions of congregational care. It teaches learners how to offer caring support and to provide referrals to appropriate services. By taking the course, participants will be more able to engage appropriate congregational care issues.

This course is $100 and begins February 1, 2026. Completion of this course merits 1 CEU credit and will count toward the Wesley Pathways for Ministry Certificate Program if requested. Learn more and enroll now.

Wesley Pathways for Ministry is administered by the Lewis Center for Church Leadership and Wesley Theological Seminary DC. Explore more courses plus certificate programs.

How can your church help youth claim a vital faith? No question is more critical to the future of the church. Learn effective tips your congregation can use to improve ministry with teens and their families in 50 Ways to Strengthen Ministry with Youth. Read now, download free, and share.

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“Every act of truth telling, every refusal of silence, every step toward justice makes history—and moves us closer to a more moral future. — Kelly Brown Douglas

Wesley Theological Seminary and the Lewis Center together offer the Doctor of Ministry in Church Leadership Excellence. With this track, clergy will receive the enhanced knowledge, skills, and motivation to increase congregational and denominational service, vitality, and growth. Learn more and apply today for spring 2026.