church leadership
4 Key Questions for Family Faith-Formation
Twenty-five years ago I wrote my first book—a collaboration with Dr. Ben Freudenburg, a pioneering family ministry practitioner, innovator, and
June 9, 2023
Category: Leadership Development
coaching
The Path out of Ministry Anxiety
In one of my first parish assignments, I knew I was going to miss a big event soon after I
June 6, 2023
church leadership
The Weakness We Need
Our most effective ministry tool isn’t what you think it is… The great weight of impact we offer those we
June 1, 2023
church leadership
What Thriving Is & Isn’t
Our Vibrant Faith Team has been deeply invested for more than two years with a cohort of churches that have
May 25, 2023
coaching
A Swing and a Miss for Faith Formation
Ministry and mission were humming in the congregation. Average weekly worship attendance was booming, and we had just completed a capital campaign
May 23, 2023
church leadership
Prioritizing Flexibility In Faith Formation
Robert Gelinas is pastor of one of the largest multi-ethnic churches in America—Colorado Community Church in Aurora, a suburb of
May 19, 2023
Leadership Development
Pruning, Vitality, and Abundance in Ministry
It seems counterintuitive, but the abundance we see in all aspects of our lives has as much to do with
May 15, 2023
church leadership
A Way to Live
Four years ago a publisher approached me about a percolating idea for a book project. They suggested pairing me with
May 12, 2023
faith formation
The Power of Stories
Last week, our Vibrant Faith team hosted “project teams” from 20 churches at a downtown Denver hotel—all gathered for a
May 8, 2023
coaching
Change and Conflict Part 2
In my previous article, I focused on change and how it affects our lives. I also mentioned that change and
May 8, 2023