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 …
