What are the stories that give you hope? Not just stories that make you feel good for the moment, but stories that raise your expectations that … [Read more...] about Hope as We Cross the River
About Jayne Davis
Jayne Davis has served as the Minister of Spiritual Formation at First Baptist Church, Wilmington, NC since 2001. Prior to going into ministry, she was the Executive Director of a non-profit organization and worked as a strategic planning consultant for early childhood initiatives. Jayne is a certified coach, working with both individuals and churches, and is a part of the CBFNC coaching network. She is also a partner in Hopeful Imagination, a ministry encouraging and supporting churches as they seek God’s direction in a changing world. She is also a coach for CHC. Learn more about Jayne Davis. She is the co-coordinator of the CHC-Carolinas region. She can be reached at JayneD@chchurches.org.
Articles by Jayne Davis
Seven Spiritual Practices for Thriving In and With Your Congregation
There is something very empowering about a new year – a clean slate, a fresh start. But 2021 is not just any new year. It comes on the … [Read more...] about Seven Spiritual Practices for Thriving In and With Your Congregation
Why Am I So Tired?
Who knew it was such an exhausting commute from the coffee pot in the kitchen to my office in the upstairs bonus room? Just 16 … [Read more...] about Why Am I So Tired?
Living on the Ledge
Sometimes we find ourselves out on a ledge. Personally, professionally, as churches. The view can be spectacular, or it can be … [Read more...] about Living on the Ledge
3 Ideas for a Great Staff Retreat
When’s the last time you had a really great staff retreat? I’m not talking about a “working vacation” type of retreat when you were able to … [Read more...] about 3 Ideas for a Great Staff Retreat
Three Virtues of a Healthy Staff Team
What is the best team you’ve ever been a part of? We are in the middle of a hiring process at our church right now. This is an important … [Read more...] about Three Virtues of a Healthy Staff Team
Making a List & Checking It Twice: 3 Must Do’s for Your Church This Christmas
Santa’s not the only one making last minute adjustments to his Christmas plans these days. At least he shouldn’t be. As church leaders we know that … [Read more...] about Making a List & Checking It Twice: 3 Must Do’s for Your Church This Christmas
The Spirit of Your Staff
Jesus used questions to shape his disciples into the leaders he needed them to be. Those same questions can be a powerful means for shaping your … [Read more...] about The Spirit of Your Staff
The Best Reason to Write Your Own Curriculum
How do you know when to write your own Sunday School curriculum? As plans get made for this fall and bible study materials get ordered, the … [Read more...] about The Best Reason to Write Your Own Curriculum