New year, new leadership - and where are those rainbows coming from? On this week’s episode, the team interviews the new President of Ministry Architects, Trey Wince, to talk about his vision for moving the church forward.
If you're going to make Sabbath work, you've gotta plan for it! On this week’s episode, the team talks about how to prepare for your Sabbath, including a strategy to help you plan flexibility into your week.
Is it really alright to take a break when the world is like...well, this?On this week’s episode, the team talks about the importance of Sabbath – even, and especially, during these upside-down times.
Don't let current circumstances stop you from building and growing your ministry team! On this week’s episode, the team debunks some myths around volunteer recruitment during this time of upside-down ministry.
What does it take to make a church's family ministry fruitful - and sustainable? On this week’s episode, Bryant welcomes author and pastor Chris Sasser to talk about the essentials of family ministry, and the steps you can take to build bridges between parents and the church.
How are you feeling as you look at your ministry calendar for the fall? On this week’s episode, the team discusses the very real fatigue many of us are feeling right now, including tips for facing your weariness with grace and love.
On this week’s episode, the team welcomes April Diaz, founder of Ezer & Company, to share her story about how her personal faith journey has led to a passion for empowering women around the world.
Successful communication with your congregation is vital if you want your ministry to thrive, so how can you be sure you're being heard when you're shouting down from the mountain? In the week’s episode, the team discusses the do’s and don’ts of ministry communication, and how an intentional plan could be key to getting more buy-in from your congregation.
If you have not started yet, it's time to get the needed head start on your summer calendar. This week we discuss helpful ways to get the calendar complete.
More tips for partnering with parents and an interview with Shawn Howell of PrayerLights.
It's time to think about next year's budget. This week we've got a few helpful and not so helpful tips for you.
Ministry committees can be difficult to master, but they are worth every effort you put into developing them. On this episode, we discuss the healthy practices of successful committees and share some tips for a good agenda.
Scott shares the secrets to being in ministry WITH young adults
Should we and how do we exceed expectations when it comes to the church?
This week we discuss the personal challenges of leading others.
Sara, Melissa, and Bryant discuss how to form a search team and launch them into success.
On today's episode, Melissa and Bryant discuss traps of social media that leaders and job applicants can find themselves in and how to get out of them.
In Melissa's absence Stephen quotes Anchorman, we discuss the importance of setting participation goals and address why it's not all about numbers.
Innovation means change but it's crucial to success and to a thriving ministry. But when do we innovate? How do we create the culture to innovate? And what are the components?
Investing in your personal development is a crucial part of building your ministry. When you invest in your own development, it's actually an investment in the people you lead.
Stephen shares his experience with ice and snow, we discuss resumes and cover letters in preparation for the search process.
Bryant, Melissa, and Stephen reflect on 2016, discuss resolutions for 2017, and are fully distracted with Google effects. We'll be back later in January. Merry Christmas and happy new year!
Chris Sasser tells his story of developing a parent network.
Episode 018 was recorded LIVE on March 23rd with Melissa Rau, Stephanie Kay Caro, Stephen Ingram and Bryant Johnson.