faith formation
The Future of Faith
As ministry leaders, we’ve embraced a common narrative about the exodus of young people and young adults from the church—we
March 16, 2023
Category: ministry
faith formation
In Defense of Judging
Today the church is commonly perceived to be full of judgmental people—a primary reason the “Nones” give for abandoning churchgoing
March 9, 2023
faith formation
The Grenade In Our Pocket
Technologies, especially the smartphone, have a forming influence on our spiritual, emotional, and psychological “shape.” I stubbornly resisted getting a
March 3, 2023
faith formation
Three Loaves of Bread
Jesus is finishing an intimate conversation with his Father when His disciples ask if He’d teach them to pray. So
February 24, 2023
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
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
faith formation
Fuel for Persevering in Ministry
In Luke’s Gospel Jesus tells the parable of the persistent widow—a woman who won’t stop bothering an uncaring, disbelieving judge
December 12, 2022
coaching
5 Barriers to a Welcoming Church Environment
Maybe you’ve already put all the right systems in place for your hospitality ministry—training greeters, a well-staffed Welcome Center, and
November 7, 2022
coaching
Breathing New Life into Ministry
Every repetitive thing we do in life is in danger of a dulling descent into rote. And our ministry rhythms
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