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 …
How to meet real needs
Act 2:45 says, “Selling possessions and goods, they gave to anyone who was in need.” This snapshot of the early church celebrates the amazing generosity of a Spirit-filled faith community. The Covid-19 crisis demands a …
How renewal leaders reduce anxiety in anxious times
These are anxious times. The corona virus earthquake hit with an 8.0 magnitude and tsunami sirens are blaring warnings of economic and social destruction that may soon come on shore. Many of our congregants are …
Our Finest Hour
The church’s finest hour has always been her calming, comforting and caring presence when the world around her is in crisis. This is particularly true during times of plagues and pandemics. When the world runs …
The power of stories
If you ask a top athlete how they got into their sport, they’ll typically share an inspiring origin story about their first golf outing with mom, about watching the U.S. Gymnastics team win gold or …
