faith formation
The Hidden Pothole In Our Affluent Culture
Almost a decade ago, just before the release of the film Son of God, I interviewed the co-producers—Hollywood power couple Roma Downey
February 17, 2023
Category: church
faith formation
A Conservative Expatriate’s Prophetic Perspective
Earlier this week I attended the kickoff session for my denomination’s annual Synod meeting, held in my church this year.
February 10, 2023
Jim LaDoux
10 Disciplines of an Agile Church
In Dr. Dwight J. Zscheile’s seminal book The Agile Church, the professor of congregational mission and leadership at Luther Seminary lays
November 11, 2022
church
Planning Center
As ministry leaders, we face a unique challenge—the repetition of programming. It doesn’t matter how inspiring and powerful your worship
November 10, 2022
parenting
Empowering Parents
For years I’ve strategized new ways to support, equip, and continue empowering parents of young people. I’ve created and led
October 3, 2022
coaching
Hope and Expect
By Denise UtterVibrant Faith Coaching Team As August tails off into September, I often reflect back to my teacher days.
September 23, 2022
coaching
The Power of Partnering
By Rev. Dr. Mark SlaughterVibrant Faith Coaching Team Fall is on our doorstep, and that means we’re already working to
September 23, 2022
faith formation
Stages of Spiritual Growth
Over the past two years we’ve experienced what many are calling “indifference,” relative to our spiritual life. With anxiety, crisis,
July 28, 2022
How ‘Calling’ Fuels Church Vitality
In early May the Vibrant Faith team held a final meeting with representatives from the 24 churches who were a
July 28, 2022
Asking God for Questions, Not Answers
One of the congregations I’m coaching is in the midst of a pastoral transition—at the same time, their building needs
May 27, 2022