church leadership
The Magnet of Belonging
New York Times reporter Lauren Jackson has spent a year deep-diving into America’s religious landscape, publishing regular updates through the
May 9, 2025
Category: faith formation
church leadership
Helping Parents Raise Faithful Kids
For more than 30 years, Vibrant Faith has worked to deepen the crucial partnership between home and church. Over and
April 25, 2025
church leadership
What Jesus Wants Us to Know on Good Friday
The gospel of John has just 21 chapters, and five of them (one-quarter of the narrative) are dedicated to Jesus’
April 17, 2025
faith formation
What We’re Learning: Pop-Up Conversations With Parents
What’s it like for parents to raise children today, especially if a growing relationship with God is important to them? And
August 28, 2024
church leadership
Two Keys to Transformational Ministry Environments
I’ve been leading deep-growth experiences for groups—from a few people to thousands—for more than two decades now. I’ve learned that
August 16, 2024
church leadership
Why God Leaves Weeds In Our Story
As ministry leaders our primary influence is stored-up in the treasure-house of our presence. Just as the presence of God
August 10, 2024
church leadership
Why ‘Starting With Why’ Is Wrong
In his famous TED talk, author and former ad man Simon Sinek argues that the genius of successful companies is
August 5, 2024
faith formation
Welcome-Back Hospitality
Summer moves at a different pace in our church communities. Some ministries are on hiatus and others are in maintenance
July 29, 2024
Leadership Development
Summer Slowdown? Not In My Reality!
I’ve heard a crazy rumor for years… Legend has it that church ministry slows down to a sabbath-y pace in the
July 22, 2024
faith formation
What We’re Learning: Parenting As Calling
I’m walking closely alongside two sets of parents who are raising young children in this world. I’m constantly struck by
July 18, 2024