Saturday Lagniappe: ‘3 Summer Program Ideas to Engage Your Community’ And More
3 Summer Program Ideas to Engage Your Community
Summer is on the horizon, and that means routines often get tossed out the window. Keeping the community engaged in faith can feel like wrangling cats. Worry not! Summer is not only a time to do creative fundraising, it’s also an opportunity for churches to ditch old routines. Take the opportunity to design short-terms programs that captivate your community and deepen their faith journey.
Churches need to budget for trained security. Phil Cooke explains why.
Preparing to Receive a New Pastor from a Different Racial or Cultural Background
How can a congregation help an incoming pastor from a different racial or cultural background lay the groundwork for successful ministry? The United Methodist General Commission on Religion and Race shares strategies and resources to help congregations and leaders in cross-cultural ministry partnerships begin on the right foot.
4 Reasons Your Church’s Payment Package for Pastors May Be Wrong There are at least four reasons your church should move to a salary-and-benefits approach instead of a payment package for pastors.
New Pastors Should Make Time to Listen
Sidney Williams writes that a top priority for a new pastor needs to be listening to the stories of congregants to discern needs, learn who the leaders are, and build community. The importance of spending time listening, sharing, laughing, and crying together cannot be overstated.
Liturgy and Ecclesiastical Triage
What should someone prioritize when they search for a church? The answer to this question involves what we might call “ecclesiastical triage.” Considerations fall along the lines of a list of priorities.
Worship Team Summer Tips to Deepen Your Roots
Hey Friends! Summer is upon us, so here are some worship team summer tips to help your ministry grow deeper roots.
17 Service Projects for Youth Groups
Looking for new ideas to get your youth ministry students involved in service this year? We’re all called to be the hands and feet of Christ, and we believe that one of the greatest opportunities a youth ministry can provide is practice serving for their students! So here is a list of some of favorite ideas from our friends in student ministry.
Video Clips Made Easy
wo things are obvious in our world today: Church attendance is declining drastically and social media consumption is exploding exponentially. Where then should churches go to reach out and share our faith? The answer is obvious—to social media hubs of all sorts, preferably through short videos, such as YouTube Shorts and TikTok videos.
The Role Anxiety Has Played in My Spiritual Growth
Anxiety shows no favoritism. It can affect anyone, regardless of their occupation, age or spiritual maturity.
Weekly Church Attendance Leads to Better Health
Numerous studies demonstrate the overall health benefits of regular church attendance. Why aren’t we talking about this?