He has told you, O mortal, what is good; and what does the Lord require of youbut to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?–Micah 6:8 (NRSV) As United...
Church ministries need the support of a transparent and well-organized Finance Committee. This is especially true in this time when many churches are focused on a period of renewal and recovery. COVID shutdowns seem to be something in the past...
What if we used all our assets for the greatest good as a part of our mission to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world? What if we used our property with purpose for Missional Action Planning? Does your congregation...
Across the United States, amid a Christian landscape that looks and feels like a desert of decline, God is up to something. Inherited congregations, with long histories, deeply rooted in their traditions, are experimenting with cultivating...
Evangelism is a word that elicits mixed emotions, especially for those of us who are United Methodists. For many, it conjures memories of encounters with judgmental zealots, overly aggressive preachers, and individuals who seem more focused on...
Faith-based organizations and institutions of higher education are forming new partnerships to develop affordable rental housing on the land they already own. However, they face barriers like zoning and other policies to develop affordable housing.
MAP is an acronym for Missional Action Planning. Missional: We are a missional people. We are created and called by God, enlivened by Christ, and empowered by the Holy Spirit to accept and proclaim grace as we create Beloved Community in our...
The church and landscape of Youth Ministry has radically changed since Covid-19. During that time, Steven Argue delivered a leadership training during a virtual ROCK. While we are no longer in the midst of a pandemic, the principles still...
One of the many assets a congregation has is its property (building and land). While some congregations use those assets to generate revenue to help pay the bills, what if we used all our assets for the greatest good as a part of our mission to...
Every so often a congregation needs to step back and ask themselves, “Who are we, what are we here for, who is our neighbor, what particular mission has God given us, and what are we going to do about it?” We come to a fork in the...
