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, […]
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 […]