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 […]
Becoming Less Pastor Centric
“Men and women are not ordained to this ministerial priesthood in order to take priesthood away from the people but in order to nourish and sustain the priesthood of the people.” Lesslie Newbigin Clergy centric led churches limit ministry potential when we become dependent on one person. When every detail of every ministry must flow through one person, […]
Christian Social Entrepreneurship
“A Christian social entrepreneurship is a socially conscious business that is focused on solving social problems, such as access to food, money, and education. The stated goal of these companies (or organizations) is to make the world better (although, for most, the ultimate purpose is still to make money). Such companies develop products and services […]
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 […]