Ministry is not about keeping a ministry for ministry's sake but serving the current and future needs of the community, and sometimes that means letting go of something loved to see the value in the next season of ministry in the church's life. This article discusses closing a ministry thoughtfully and helps leaders navigate the transition with compassion and clarity.
It starts with a woman identifying her own calling, and the focus on women called to leadership shapes her journey.
In the kingdom of God, the citizens see everyone as connected to everyone else. Like the forest promoting life within itself, those in the kingdom see all of humanity connected to one another. This vision of cooperation and collaboration invites shared purpose across differences.
Who Are the Deconstructors? is presented as a prophetic movement resisting a distorted gospel and invites the church to listen.
In times of crisis, church disaster relief through digital tools can streamline responses and mobilize resources for community recovery.
See Your Way Clear: I was struggling not only to gain clarity but also to move forward.
Teams are built on trust and are central to honest discussions with those in the room when the decision is made. Disagree and commit can guide decisive, respectful collaboration.
I think that having a bias towards NO allows you to have your greatest YES.
To rise from the ashes through church revitalization, each team member (pastor, board member, and lay member) must be committed to understanding the problem, capturing the vision and willing to implement the steps to turn the church around.
The practice of stillness and solitude in the presence of God is the basis of our strategy, because quietness breaks spirals and interrupts problematic thought patterns.
