Nona Jones: From Social Media to Social Ministry
A Guide to Digital Discipleship (Zondervan Reflective)
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13 Common Mistakes Made When Looking for a New Ministry Role
Most of us change places of ministry during our career. I realize, of course, that making changes now during COVID may seem unwise, but below are 13 mistakes I’ve seen leaders make in this process of “courting” a new ministry. 1. Seeking God only when looking for a new position. If you spend time with … Continued
Planning Your Facebook Campus
Excerpted FromFrom Social Media to Social MinistryBy Nona Jones As an executive and entrepreneur, I believe sustained success starts with a clearly defined vision by which opportunities are evaluated and from which decisions are made. To put it as Stephen Covey did in The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, we should “begin with the … Continued
Auditing Your Various Ministries Going Forward
We cannot eliminate uncertainty. In this season of ministry, we can only address what is known. When it comes to the number of volunteers we need and in what positions we need them, there is a fair amount of uncertainty moving forward. As new guidelines and new normals are established in our churches, the ideal … Continued
The Refinery: A Church Replant for a Rural Industrial Community in Robinson, Illinois
Robinson, Illinois, is a unique town of about 8,000 people. Rural, but defined by industry, Robinson is about 40 minutes away from the next largest city. It is home to a Marathon Petroleum Corporation refinery, a Hershey Company plant and a state prison. It is also where Pastor Adam Hafenbridle, along with his wife, Emily, is leading a church replant named The Refinery in this community.
Pivot Your Church Calendar Planning
For many churches, planning for the year is a big deal and requires a lot of time plus energy. If you or your church havent taken the needed time to plan your church calendar planning pivots, I would recommend that you use this season to plan for what is ahead. I know that you cant plan in as much detail […]
Why I Stopped Worrying About Losing My Salvation
The question Can I lose my salvation? is one of the biggest questions I wrestled with when I first became a Christian. I loved Jesus but still struggled with so many things and because I struggled with so many things, I wondered if my struggles would take me outside of Gods grace. I remember coming […]
What’s Next for the Church as Attendance Declines?
As you know, long before COVID, it was already difficult to get people to attend weekend church services. Travel sports, weekends away, the death of cultural Christianity and a growing indifference and increased mobility meant that for most churches, attendance was flat or declining, and for growing churches, growing attendance was, well, work. Post-COVID, as … Continued
Church Design in the Age of Social Distancing
Communal spaces are becoming more intimidating by the minute. So, how will architects and designers create spaces where relationships can still flourish, without the need for safe distancing and frequent disinfection diminishing people’s much-needed sense of community? Visioneering Studios’ vice president of strategic design, Dave Milam, spoke with Church.Design about questions like these that the … Continued
3 Steps to Experience God’s Best for Your Ministry
Throughout Scripture, God has used challenging situations to strengthen his people to achieve greatness. Today as the world faces many crises, you may be feeling tired and worn down by the negative voices heard from all facets of your life. Be encouraged today that God has not called you to forge ahead on your own, … Continued
