Leading Change in Rural and Small Town Communities
People in rural communities aren’t allergic to change. Here are some effective ways to engage them.
Blog Posts
Fresh Expressions and the Inherited Church
How a new church plant and a small, declining congregation partnered together to grow both communities.
Grief, Money Narratives, and Annual Giving
How naming grief helped one congregation recover reasons to give.
Rewilding Motherhood
Can mothers return to spiritual flourishing?
Colleen Montgomery: All-Digital Ministry
Colleen Montgomery Leads “All Places Together”
How Moral Injury Changes Us
Moral injury is one of the most profound catalysts for change a person can experience. What does it mean to heal from such a significant disruption?
Why Do We Do What We Do?
A framework for healthy reflection
From Players to Platform
How a 141-year-old congregation pivoted from being defined by its building to becoming part of a larger ecosystem of love and care.
Let us Talk About Mental Wellbeing in the Church
Especially in Black and brown communities
Understanding Bi-Vocational Ministry Today
Consider the advantages—beyond savings—for a congregation
Leaders Adjusting Our Perspective and Practices
Entering a room wearing the badge of Jesus
Changing the Public Meaning of “Christian”
Who speaks for you?
Leading Sustainable Change
Listen, Act, Share
Jennifer Oliver: Empower Your Food System
Meet innovative leader Jennifer Oliver
Making the Move from Charity to Justice Work
How to pursue justice faithfully in every area of your life.