The Right Question | Quotable Leadership | Be the Welcoming Church | Suggestions for Churches with a Young Pastor | Leadership Doctor of Ministry | Leading Ideas to Reach Young Adults
Ron Edmondson writes that people leave churches for all kinds of reasons, but it’s still hard not to take it personally. He shares five tips to ease the pain of losing those in whom you’ve invested.
What can we learn from the Fresh Expression movement’s novel approach to forming new faith communities? Ann Michel of the Lewis Center staff interviews Luke Edwards, a church developer from Western North Carolina. He shares how a process that begins with listening and relationship building can lead to the formation of new, nontraditional worshipping communities among those unlikely to attend church on Sunday mornings.
Sarah Bereza’s new book, Professional Christian, examines the question of what it means to be fully yourself in the spotlight of public ministry. She sets aside the popular concepts of authenticity and sincerity and focuses instead on preparation and mindfulness as ways we can be fully present and fully ourselves within the demands of real-time ministry.
Leaders do not need answers. Leaders must have the right questions.
Communication is one of the primary ways that people lead. Dianna Booher provides questions all leaders would do well to ask about their communication. Among them are:
Best practices for building welcoming worship, church buildings, congregations, websites, and more
Learn how your church can make visitors feel truly welcome and comfortable with Be the Welcoming Church. This study includes engaging videos and a Study and Discussion Guide providing scriptures, introductory information, discussion questions, and prayers to structure a group conversation. Be the Welcoming Church may be used for hospitality training or in online or in-person adult classes and groups.
Churches that receive a young pastor need to remember how lucky they are! Many congregations say they want a younger pastor, but few have the opportunity. Learn how you can support a young pastor with To the Point: Suggestions for Churches with a Young Pastor.
NEW for May 2023 — Church Leadership Excellence: Leading the Church in a Post Pandemic Culture
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.
How can your congregation reach young adults better? Leading Ideas to Reach Young Adults, a curated collection of Leading Ideas articles plus discussion questions, is an ideal conversation starter for those who care deeply about reaching younger generations. This insightful and practical e-book is available for Kindle and PDF.
