Stop Twisting People’s Arms to Serve and Try These Four Powerful Steps
Let’s set the scene: The committee on nominations gathers in late summer or early fall to begin their work. They assess the current list of committees and determine the number […]
Easy Steps to Empower and Equip Every Laity Leader
Confucius said, “Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated.” So true! One consistent message I hear from churches is how they are struggling with training leaders. Does your […]
Why Now is the Best Time to Reclaim and Empower the Call of Lay Ministry
(Adapted from the Introduction of IMPACT: Reclaiming the Call of Lay Ministry) The fourth chapter of Ephesians helps us understand the call to ministry of the laity. ALL (not only clergy) […]
How Connecting New People to Ministry is a Colossal Mistake
People want and need community which at its core is a sense of belonging. People are looking for a place to connect with others, a feeling of belonging, and a sense […]
Three Common Ways Friendly Churches Screw Up Guest Hospitality
Most churches have made concentrated efforts to improve the ways guests are received. Many now have Hospitality Teams in place. There is a sincere desire to offer a great experience for […]
What Courageous Way is Your Faith Community Loving Neighborhood Children?
How a faith community loves the children in the neighborhood matters – really matters. Loving the children of the neighborhood is well beyond tolerating them. Loving children is well beyond […]
How Sure Are You That Your Neighbors Would Actually Recommend Your Church?
If ten people from the neighborhood surrounding your church were asked, how confident are you that they would actually recommend your church to someone? What do they know about your […]
How to Boost the Untapped Passion and Impact for Laity Leadership Empowerment
Is your church struggling to fill all those committee slots? Are you tired of begging for volunteers so the church can provide all the ministries it always has provided? Is […]
Why Every Church Leader Absolutely Needs Trips to the Lighthouse
Do you remember how difficult it is driving on those foggy nights? You are tempted to turn on your high beams hoping it will help you see better, but you […]
Gaining Focus in Liminal Times
Are you feeling dizzy from all the pivoting you have been doing for the past two plus years? Does it feel like all you are doing is putting one foot […]
