by Nick Baird-Chrisohon | Oct 25, 2023
It may sound like a broken record for regular readers of our blog posts, but the so-called “Nones”* are a big demographic in our communities. In this blog for the Lewis Center for Church Leadership, friend of Project Thrive Dr. Ryan Burge discusses ways...
by Nick Baird-Chrisohon | Oct 17, 2023
During our Microgrant Retreat last week, we saw something amazing happen. As churches spoke about their microgrant plans, other churches offered feedback and ideas, leading to a sense of shared purpose and mission between the persons in attendance. Congregations work...
by Nick Baird-Chrisohon | Oct 11, 2023
Programming. Outside of Worship, programming is the meat and potatoes of many churches’ communal life. Whether a Bible study, an interest group, even a prayer circle. We as Christians do our best work when we gather. But I’m sure you, as have I, have been...
by Nick Baird-Chrisohon | Sep 28, 2023
As much as we are trying to move forward in our churches, many congregations are still full of members who have “church fatigue.” In our fast-paced, fill-every-moment culture, many church folks commit less time to church in exchange for other activities....
by Nick Baird-Chrisohon | Sep 19, 2023
There is immense heartbreak in the closing of churches; however, with those sad moments comes a very important question: “What do we do with the proceeds?” An expert in finding life from tragedy in her own life, Dr. Amy K. Butler started an organization to...