Idea Shaping: From Brainstorm to Reality
Experts offer practical solutions for implementing great ideas.
Leadership
Steeplejacking: Navigating the Ethics of Church Property Takeovers
Thousands of churches are currently facing decline and potential closure, leading to a controversial new ministry strategy known as "steeplejacking". While national organizations may encourage younger churches to acquire the properties of declining congregations at little cost, these efforts can become divisive when fueled by pride rather than humility. By choosing compassion over intimidation, churches can find win-win solutions that honor the past investment of faithful members while creating a sustainable future for the kingdom.
The Stupid Things We Do That Hinder Growth
Geoff Surratt on three unnecessary barriers to church growth.
Jesus Doesn’t Need Twitter Followers
Brad Powell: If we're going to get our church back on mission, we have to get them actively following Jesus.
Erwin McManus: Imagine Tomorrow
When we stand in the intersection between time and eternity we break free from "what is" and bring into reality "what if."
Don’t Generalize This Generation
Dan Kimball: “Millennials may be leaving some churches, but they are swarming to others."
10 Tips to Keep Your Ministry from Bottoming Out
Margaret Feinberg: "Sometimes dips in our own ministry are a result of pouring out into a meaningful relationship."
Future Faces of the Church
“You can’t lead your church to embrace a culture of diversity if you don’t develop that culture in your own life.”
Rick Warren: 8 ‘Nations’ of Innovation
The quality of your ministry will be determined by the kind of questions you have the courage to ask yourself.
The Personality Factor
How to recognize when it becomes more about you than the church--and what to do about it
