Surviving Isn’t Thriving
There’s no question that our post-pandemic church life is different… We have shifted yet again, and not toward consistent church attendance or support of faith-formation
Category: Vibrant Faith
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 during the worst economy in
Change and Conflict – Part 1
After years of helping congregations understand the importance of change, and the unavoidable conflict that comes with it, I wrote a book about it—Thriving In
Practicing Everyday Pilgrimage
By Denise UtterVibrant Faith Coaching Team I get a little restless at the first signs of spring. I want to hike. I want to plan
If You Get Kicked…
All of the Christian story gathers in the space between the cross of Christ and his empty tomb. The story we are told in this
8 Ways to Reinvigorate your Ministry
I don’t know about you, but in Minnesota we’re excited for Spring. It’s been a long and snowy winter—the prospect of warmer weather reinvigorates me