by Nick Baird-Chrisohon | Jul 19, 2023
There are a wide variety of opinions regarding “online only” worshippers, but the fact is, digital and online communities are an opportunity for ministry. This article by the Lewis Center for Church Leadership offers strategies for building better digital...
by Nick Baird-Chrisohon | Jul 15, 2023
Trust matters when building a church. Do those who visit trust your church has their best interests in mind? In this article on Church & Leadership, Bonnie Ives Marden highlights seven practical policies that your church can set to help establish trust with your...
by Nick Baird-Chrisohon | Jul 12, 2023
As churches fluctuate in size, it is easy to see “bigger as better,” but the vast majority of churches in the US are small-membership churches. Smaller churches come with their own challenges, especially when it comes to knowing who they are outside of...
by Nick Baird-Chrisohon | Jun 23, 2023
There is a current social and political war on education in the United States. One consequence of the politicization of education is the inherent rise of selective education and miseducation. For generations, black churches have provided a bulwark against miseducation...
by Nick Baird-Chrisohon | Jun 21, 2023
Welcome to our summer series, “Interview with a Pastor.” This series will highlight some of the pastors and churches in Project Thrive as we journey together toward the final year of the Thriving Congregations Initiative. We are grateful for the pastors as they lead...
by Nick Baird-Chrisohon | Jun 17, 2023
It’s summer in Nashville which means Vacation Bible Schools at many local churches. One problem: VBS takes a lot of volunteers, and many churches struggle to recruit them. In this article on Faith & Leadership, Shari Fennell suggests ways a church can adapt...