May 27, 2010
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How Am I Doing, Coach?
However coaching is done, the most important thing it that it IS done for the sake developing healthy leaders and small groups. Here are a couple of proven conversational coaching methods.
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November 1, 2010
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Set Your Truth Clock
How often do we know what is right, but choose to set our life by the worldly clock that tells us a different truth?
June 30, 2010
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Confluence for Congregational Leadership — or a River Runs Through It
In “Leadership: A Working Definition,” the Christian Reformed Church’s Leadership Development Team calls its fourth leadership principle “confluence.” Let's explore “confluence” by using the following river metaphor.
January 15, 2010
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Defining a Faith Tradition
When we pass on our Christian faith to the next generation, we do so from our own tradition and perspective. Reformed Christians are no exception, but what does it mean to be Reformed? What does the Reformed worldview contribute to church school programs?
January 6, 2010
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From Profession of Faith to Multiple Milestones of Faith
Like many denominations, the Christian Reformed Church has too many youth who make profession of faith, go away for college or work—and drop out of church. This trend is pushing churches to ask what profession of faith is for.
November 11, 2010
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What to Do About the Christmas Program
If you’re in that director’s chair this year, expect the unexpected! And read on to find some great tips to make this year’s program both a joy to watch and a joy to plan.
September 14, 2010
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Money and Ministries of Mercy
When we think about money, we tend to think about our money or my money. Yes, we know that it’s actually God’s money and that we’re stewards of that money. But it’s still easy to keep thinking about money as mine, or as God’s and mine. What’s missing in such thinking is the church. What does the church have to do with my money?
March 22, 2011
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Recording, Streaming, and Podcasting Worship Services
Questions about how to record or stream worship services have come up several times in our Church and Web network. I thought it might be helpful if I brought information together in one place.
August 2, 2010
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Leadership, Respecting People, Motivation
Leaders need to be aware of our tendency to let fear and control undermine God’s intention to liberate and restore our humanity including such things as participation, taking responsibility, creativity, and the freedom to explore. How can we do this?
December 14, 2010
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Ministry to Those With Economic Problems
Economic life has become more unpredictable than ever. Some of the unfortunate people may sit next to you in church on Sunday, and their number may well increase in the coming years.
January 23, 2010
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Coaching Your Team
Start the season out by empowering your leaders to use the curriculum for all it’s worth!
March 1, 2009
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Eager for Easter
As we reflect on being but dust and ash and follow Christ’s journey to the cross, we’re reminded of how much we need the resurrection.
January 11, 2010
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Spiritual Formation: Becoming Like Christ
When a person chooses to live with God, there is a consequence. God chooses to transform her life. Knowledge grows. Faith increases. The fruits of the Spirit become evident. For all the differences between people, there is a similarity in the work that the Spirit does in our lives.
April 8, 2010
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Faith Modeling
What does it mean to be a faith model? Can we really model faith for kids and teens if we still struggle to understand God's plan, to see the way forward, and to deal with pain and shame of our failures?
August 10, 2010
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Kids on a Mission!
God is using kids and teens and adults in his plan! Here are two ideas to help make that happen this season in your children’s ministry.
March 2, 2010
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Teacher Training: Autism and Children's Ministry
Nella Uitvlugt, executive director of Friendship Ministries, has just posted a recording of her popular Autism and Children's Ministry webinar on the Friendship website!
April 26, 2010
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Make it Count
Since the time we do have with Sunday School kids is so small, we need to make each minute count. We need to do two things: connect with families and connect with kids. Here’s how.
January 25, 2010
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A Historic Order of Worship
The following chart outlines a historic pattern of Christian worship. While most churches don’t use the exact wording found in this chart, there are thousands of churches on many continents that use a version of this pattern.
January 25, 2010
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What Makes a Lesson Reformed?
More Than Storytelling is a free workshop you can lead with your team that compares a variety of approaches to Biblical interpretation and teaching.
December 31, 2009
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Welcoming Children With Disabilities
It's natural to have some feelings of uneasiness about working with children who have disabilities, but these fears will quickly disappear as you gain some experience. Here are some general tips.
January 11, 2010
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The Parsonage
Today more ministers live in their own houses than ever before. But not all. Local situations vary. But where pastors live in church-owned housing, consistories do well to think about their retirement days.
December 15, 2009
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Praying With Kids
It’s important to invite kids into your conversations with God. Your prayers may be the thing they remember most! Use these prayer pointers to expand your "comfort zones" when it comes to prayer.
November 1, 2007
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Meaningful Meetings
Read on for tips to help you get the most of a ministry team meeting.
January 9, 2010
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Give Them Intimacy, Not Answers
People need intimacy, not answers—that is what we must remember when we are trying to comfort someone who is hurting.
January 11, 2010
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Copyright Info - Clearing Up the Confusion (Maybe!)
Churches are constantly navigating the copyright maze when they use music, other print resources, and videos. Each medium has slightly different laws regulating it. Here is some information to help you.