Renewal leaders leaders from a majority culture have a unique responsibility to help their congregations pursue a more just society. Martin Luther King, Jr. said, “A Church that has lost its voice for justice is …
How to reengage your congregation
After a season of staying-at-home most renewal leaders are asking, “How will we return to in-person worship?” Behind this question is a more important question, “How will we reengage our congregation in life together?” In …
What to do when resources diminish
One of the challenges created by the Coronavirus is the loss of anticipated income for ministry and mission. A recent survey conducted by Vibrant Congregations and the Center for Church Renewal discovered that three quarters …
How to keep getting better
At the beginning of the Coronavirus, churches faced a steep learning curve. In a few days they had to learn how to worship on line, how to stay connected with members, how to adjust budgets …
How to increase you ministry impact
During Covid-19 renewal leaders are attempting to increase ministry impact for every Kingdom investment being made. During these times, as in all times, a helpful guiding principle is “the sharper the focus the greater the …
Thoughts About Preaching Online
Because of Covid-19 most pastors are preaching on-line. There are several things a biblical communicator should consider if they want to optimize the impact of internet preaching. Here are 7 important considerations to improve on-line …
What Will Last?
This week I heard of a college professor who wondered whether this semester’s on-line instruction will forever reshape higher education by drawing multiple students away from expensive on-campus learning. He pondered how this may reshape …
Connect with kids during social distancing
When churches think about those most impacted by social distancing their first thoughts go to the elderly. There is, however, another highly impacted group…children and youth. Kids are highly social and their interpersonal connections at …
Survey Says about the COVID-19 crises
Recently the Center for Church Renewal and Vibrant Congregations created a survey with Calvin University’s Center for Social Research to determine how churches are doing during the Covid-19 crisis. The survey was sent to the …
Suppose churches went big
Perhaps you’ve heard the expression “go big or go home.” It’s a call to live in a larger than expected way. It’s the sentiment behind God’s command to Joshua: “Be bold and very courageous” (Joshua …
