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Loving through failure
Churches go through life cycles. They grow; they decline. They are started, and they close. Sometimes, following the life of the church is similar to following your favorite sports team where we are asked to support it even when it disappoints us. In this article...
Could ‘hybrid shared ministry’ help struggling congregations survive?
One of the Seven Thriving Traits we articulate at Project Thrive is Collaboration. We often see collaboration as two parties engaging in a shared work or ministry. But sometimes, collaboration is a helping hand from one source with greater resources to another with...
5 Compass Points Guide Character Formation and Lifelong Discipleship for Youth
Every church wants to reach young people, and many choose to do that by going with tried-and-not-so-true gimmicks and draws. The secret is simple: just do it well. Youth and young adults today appreciate seriousness and depth when the topic deserves it. In this...
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Ministry Tips: 8 Tips for Effective Programs
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 to an event...
Job Description of a Church Member: 12 Ways to Enrich and Energize the Congregation
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. How can...
Ministry Opportunity: Using Investments Wisely
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 help dying...