church leadership
Reinvention as a Spiritual Practice
We all know that reinventing how we do things is essential for keeping up in today’s ever-changing ministry environment. We’re
October 3, 2023
Category: Coaching
church leadership
How to Change Your Congregation
In our Vibrant Faith coaching relationships with congregations, we often tell ministry leaders: “If you want to change your congregation,
September 26, 2023
coaching
The Golden Opportunities of Conflict
Just a ballpark guess, but let’s say 95% of people hate conflict and will actively avoid it if they can.
September 17, 2023
Weaving Sabbath Moments Into Daily Life
By Jim LaDouxDirector of Coaching & Coaching School “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give
September 6, 2023
Nancy Going
The Truth About Our Obstacles
In the last couple of weeks, I’ve heard an important truism more than once, so maybe that’s a nudge to
August 21, 2023
coaching
Status Quo: Two Dirty Words
We already know, and have known for a long time, that “status quo” is never the goal of growing organizations
August 21, 2023
coaching
Finding Our Way Through the Smoke
I live in the upper Midwest, and like many parts of the nation, smoke from Canadian wildfires has infiltrated our
August 15, 2023
coaching
Focusing On Deep Work
Every year, I read Cal Newport’s book,Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World. It’s a book that
August 15, 2023
Fred Oduyoye
The Power of a Selfie
We have become a selfie culture—at least once today you’ll either take a selfie or see someone else doing the
August 15, 2023
coaching
Our Secret Weapon: Empathy
Because ministry is centrally about relationships, we see the whole human spectrum of behavior—the good, the bad, and the ugly.
July 25, 2023