Congregational Stories
Congregational Stories
- Something Beautiful for Youth
Lately I’ve been looking for user-friendly youth group curriculum. By “user-friendly,” I’m talking…
... inexpensive
... no extra… continue reading
- A Simple Tool for Infographics
Are you using infographics? Do you know what an infographic is? According to Wikipedia, infographics “…are graphic visual representations of… continue reading
- Digital Donation Tools
A recent article in Bloomberg Business Week described a growing trend among some congregations to offer a variety of digital tools for donors: "… continue reading
- Scripture Engagement
Indiana’s Taylor University is home to a project called Scripture Engagement. This method of studying scripture is meant to engage your whole self… continue reading
- Leader Self-Care
Whether you are a volunteer or a staff member, being a congregational leader is hard work. There are many joys that come with serving as a… continue reading
- Learning About Your Community
Thanks to the Polis Center at IUPUI, there is a data tool available called SAVI. Providing free data about central Indiana communities, SAVI tools… continue reading
- Appreciative Leadership
I’m finding a lot to appreciate in the rhythms of congregational life from the book Appreciative Leadership: Focus on What Works to Drive Winning… continue reading
- Clear Communication
A friend said to me recently, “A guest preacher spoke in worship last week. I know at least three of my friends would have wanted to hear this… continue reading
- Do You Know a Positive Deviant?
When a hospital system in Pittsburgh wanted to decrease the incidence of the horrible infection called MRSA, they used a method of community… continue reading
- What is it Like to be Different?
What are some of the things people say that impact young people and adults from non-majority races, religions, ethnicities, sexual orientations… continue reading