by Becky Burroughs “A bend in the road is not the end of the road unless you fail to make the turn.” Helen Keller Born in 1880, Helen Keller, author, political activist, and lecturer, was the first person born blind and deaf to earn a Bachelors Degree. Her exquisite ability to adapt set her […]
Authors : Becky Burroughs
by Grady D. King, D. Min Okay. Admit it. Change is okay if you are in favor of the change. Then reality hits as people react. Navigating change in a congregation requires a thoughtful, compassionate approach. Change often brings uncertainty and anxiety, but with intentionality and care, leaders can manage change well. Of course, […]
Authors : Grady King
Tags : Adaptability, leadership
by Steven Carrizal Transitions have a way of disrupting what church leaders tend to value most—continuity, constancy, and predictability or perhaps in another word, peace. With transitions come a sense of uncertainty and reactivity that is often soothed by seeing a problem to solve and looking for a quick fix that has long term […]
Authors : Steven Carrizal
Tags : Strategic Planning, Vision and Mission
by Jason Locke Change is an unavoidable part of life. People buy new clothes. They swap jobs. Kids graduate from one level of education to another. Folks switch homes or move to a new city. Someone gains weight, opts for a new hair style, or finds themself with a new boss. Constant changes face […]
Authors : Jason Locke
Tags : Adaptability, leadership
by Taylor Sather Throughout history, technological advances have consistently sparked debates about their impact on our intelligence, relationships, and emotional health. In ministry, this conversation is particularly relevant as pastors seek to balance the efficiency of technology with the deeply personal nature of spiritual care. These concerns are not new. In the 16th century, Swiss […]
Authors : Taylor Sather
by Marvin Smith When I was invited to write a 300-word article on AI in church administration, my first response was, “Why not have AI write the article? It would only take 30 seconds.” I was wrong; it only took 18 seconds. Instead of using the AI-generated article, I selected a more traditional path to […]
Authors : Marvin Smith
by Taylor Sather AI (artificial intelligence) has emerged as a transformative technology that like Pandora’s box, once opened, cannot be closed again. While AI brings remarkable benefits that enhance our lives in countless ways, it also introduces legitimate concerns that deserve careful consideration. Many worry about AI’s potential to displace human workers across various industries, […]
Authors : Taylor Sather
by Jay Jarboe Spiritual leadership development seems to be on everyone’s mind and in our conversations. However, very few have an intentional strategy for developing emerging leaders for the next generation. What does a strategy look like to develop spiritual leaders? We need to ask: What is our end goal? What type of leaders are […]
Authors : Jay Jarboe
Tags : Strategic Planning
by Summer Morris What kind of legacy is your church leaving in your community? When folks from your community drive by your campus or your church is mentioned, what do people say? The answer to this question is just as important as what the folks inside your building are saying! Our witness to our community […]
Authors : Summer Morris
Tags : Strategic Planning
by Greg Anderson As a church prayerfully wrestles with its future, it is wise to ask and answer two very important questions: What is our church’s vision? What is our church’s mission? If no one in your church can answer those questions, then you have some serious work to do. Why are vision and mission […]
Authors : Greg Anderson
Tags : Strategic Planning, Vision and Mission
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