Serving Relationally
“When we leave relationships out of missions, we are leaving out the best potential for true IMPACT. IMPACTFUL missions are grounded in authentic relationships. They are no longer about the anonymous giving of stuff. When two or more are gathered, Christ is with you. Relational missions provide opportunity for the Holy Spirit to do its […]
Churches Contributing to Non-Profit Growth
According to 501ctrust.org, over the past decade there has been a 20 percent increase in the number of non-profits. The number of staff in non-profits has grown by more than 50 percent. Over the same period, there has been only a 2-3 percent increase in the number of for-profit companies. Nonprofitrisk.org reports non-profits are also […]
Innovating for Love
Innovating for Love: Christian Social Innovation by Kenda Creasy-Dean is part of The Greatest Expedition series that I was so fortunate to be able to collaborate with amongst nineteen thought leaders from around the country. Each author and each resource offer precious golden nuggets of wisdom and next bold steps for this post-modern and post-pandemic […]
WHAT’S YOUR STRESS LEVEL?
The pandemic has caused a mental health crisis. The number of people looking for help with anxiety and depression has skyrocketed. This is marked with a 93% increase in anxiety screenings and a 62% increase in depression screenings (2020 over 2019) according to Mental Health in America. The number of people screened with moderate to severe symptoms […]