Over the past few months, a slew of articles has come out talking about the Church’s experience with the Great Resignation. Barna published the … [Read more...] about Diving Deeper into the Great Resignation
Contagious Anxiety
Waiting for Santa Claus when you are six, waiting for your first date to arrive and meet your parents, and waiting for the bridal march to begin…..all … [Read more...] about Contagious Anxiety
Opening Ourselves to the Spirit: Collaboration within the Life of a Congregation
When we talk about collaboration in the church, we usually are thinking about how to find partners outside our own congregation to help us address a … [Read more...] about Opening Ourselves to the Spirit: Collaboration within the Life of a Congregation
10 Suggestions for Welcoming a New Pastor
When a congregation welcomes a new pastor, it is an exciting time for both the congregation and the minister. To maximize this new beginning, it is … [Read more...] about 10 Suggestions for Welcoming a New Pastor
Part Two | Hope in Lament: A Regular Practice of Worship
Anne Lamott’s difficult relationship with her mother continued even beyond her death. After she died, Anne searched for clues to understand her … [Read more...] about Part Two | Hope in Lament: A Regular Practice of Worship
Part One | Freedom Through Lament: Acknowledging Reality, Naming Pain, and Opening to Grace
We’ve been through a lot. “A lot” could be the too-much of relentless demands, unrelieved pressures, and unrealistic expectations or it could be a … [Read more...] about Part One | Freedom Through Lament: Acknowledging Reality, Naming Pain, and Opening to Grace
Your Guide to Church Renewal | Part 2: Congregational Coaching
What Is Congregation Coaching?A congregational coach is someone who works alongside your church to cultivate greater learning and insights which can … [Read more...] about Your Guide to Church Renewal | Part 2: Congregational Coaching
Your Guide to Church Renewal | Part 1: Leadership Coaching
The world learned a lot about resilience during the pandemic. Out of an abundance of caution, businesses small and large chose to close their doors, … [Read more...] about Your Guide to Church Renewal | Part 1: Leadership Coaching
8 Things to Know About Congregational Transitions
Did you know that in a recent study, maintaining church unity was the deepest concern for congregations going through a pastoral transition? It came … [Read more...] about 8 Things to Know About Congregational Transitions
