MLK possessed a uniquely dynamic leadership style. As we observe his special day, church leaders can learn from his powerful integration of prayer and contemplation with a profound commitment to decisive and loving action in the world. Transforming Center explores.
A New Year, a fresh start. How will your church’s stewardship ministry handle things differently in 2025 than in previous years? It’s a good idea to set some concrete, realistic goals. The Lewis Center for Church Leadership explores how to make them – and achieve them. (Photo: Creative Commons)
An old truism states, “If you fail to plan, you plan to fail.” With that in mind, it may be a good idea to sketch out some ideas, goals and strategies that your congregation wants to achieve in the next year. Smart Church Management can get you started. (Photo: Creative Commons)
No time in the church year besides Christmas presents a better opportunity for invitation and outreach. Is your congregation ready? This article from Crosswalk.com offers commonsense advice for making the most of Christmas. (Photo: Son of Groucho, Creative Commons)
December is crunch time for many churches as special Advent and Christmas services and programs take priority. But managing the needed volunteers can be overwhelming. Smart Church Management offers helpful ideas. (Photo: Creative Commons)
Year-end is the one time of year when generosity seems to be a shared expectation and experience. Donors are primed. A year-end campaign can have a big impact on your ministry. From Horizons Stewardship.
The more church leaders knows about giving trends, the better they can plan approaches for fundraising, budgeting and operating. Carey Nieuwhof has rounded up all the statistics you need. (Photo: Creative Commons)
Tough economic times can cause uncertainty, but your congregation can see them as an opportunity rather than an obstacle for growth and ministry. Carey Nieuwhof explores how. (Photo: Creative Commons)
Church budgeting is too often a dry process that involves numbers and estimates. But Logan Leadership suggests looking first church goals to make sure the most important areas are funded. (Photo: Creative Commons)
A capital campaign is a tried-and-true way to grow your mission and impact. But a DIY capital campaign takes some careful planning and execution. OneCause outlines the steps you can anticipate. (Photo: Creative Commons)
