Sustainability in Ministry : Faith+Lead

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Sustainability in Ministry

How do we make sure our ministries are sustainable—emotionally, financially, spiritually, and relationally?

Suggestions for Use

Go through the Bible study during your daily devotion.

Read one of the featured stories and journal about how your experience is similar or different.

Try out one of the spiritual practices by yourself or with a friend.

Invite members of your small group, staff, or board to read an article and summarize it at your next meeting.

Include one of these resources in your church's newsletter.

Curated Resources on Sustainability in Ministry

person walking a labirynth

How do we make sure our ministries are sustainable—emotionally, financially, spiritually, and relationally?

Resources

#135: Fresh Expressions: From VBS Burnout to Vibrant Community Ministry (Part 1)

God's Spirit Transforms Nostalgia

Editor's Picks Reflections

#134: Has Religion Become Obsolete? with Christian Smith (Part 2)

#133: Has Religion Become Obsolete? A Conversation with Christian Smith (Part 1)

A Different Approach to Evangelism

Resources & Recommendations

#132: Reframing Evangelism: Following Jesus into Sorrow with Andy Root (Part 2)

Bodybuilding: Equipping God’s People for Ministry

Stewardship and the Mixed Ecology

Stewardship Leaders Resources & Recommendations

#131: Reframing Evangelism: Following Jesus into Sorrow with Andy Root (Part 1)

#130: Being Church During Community Crisis

#129: One Church, Multiple Models: How the Mixed Ecology Approach Transforms Ministry

Six-week Walk to Emmaus

The Myth of Homogeneity

#128: Biblical Improvisation: How Jazz Music Transforms Preaching in a Post-Christian Society

Stewardship Across the Pond

Stewardship Leaders