Speak It Plain
Words for worship and life right now
Clergy
I’m here to find resources that can help me innovate faithfully and renew Christian communities.
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Hope in the Loss
Joy and fun brings a community together
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Promising Innovation: Cultivating Innovative Intelligence
Stories of innovation emerging out of the pandemic
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Looking Towards Advent, from National Adoption Awareness Month
The regular life of the Church offers ways to honor adoption
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Focus on year-round stewardship (it’s not over after annual response)
Move from a fundraising to a stewardship mindset
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Promising Innovation: Discovering a Christian Way of Life
Church leaders are called to help people engage spiritual practices
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Bringing Back House Churches
Spirit-led innovation in response to the pandemic
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Reflections on Faith & Finances
How is money talked about in your church
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Learning from the Lab: When You Don’t Go ‘Home for the Holidays’
The holidays will be different this year
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It Had Been Awhile
Glimpses of Jesus, even though everything has changed.
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Promising Innovation: When Disruption Becomes Ministry
Wildfires and the pandemic bring new meaning to caring for the least of these
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How NOT To Say Thank You To Givers
A funny but helpful take on how to thank givers
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Promising Innovation: Reimagining Church Together
God works through leaders gathered together
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How To Take Criticism
It’s hard to hear criticism when you’ve poured your heart into something. Here are some ways to receive feedback graciously.
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Promising Innovation: Circles of Care
What are promising innovations? 5 themes from the frontlines of ministry.
