As the congregations of the Baltimore-Washington Conference are living in unprecedented times, the Offices of Leadership and Congregational Development and New Faith Expressions are offering practical and timely support for congregations to...
PRESENTED BY DR. DEBORAH HASKINS Individuals, families, and communities experience trauma and losses (often multiple), including adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). They often struggle with healing the emotional and spiritual "fall out" from...
"Don’t be anxious about anything; rather, bring up all of your requests to God in your prayers and petitions, along with giving thanks." -- Philippians 4:16 (CEB)
Providing opportunities for people to continue to give in times of disruption is essential. Online giving is an important part of that. These resources will assist you and your congregation in your stewardship efforts. How can I add a...
Providing small group activities and curriculum online is an ideal to keep people connected with God and one another.
By Ben Trawick and Rev. Chris Bishop The closings and cancellations that continue to add up in response to the spread of COVID-19 can easily cause fear and anxiety to swirl around our local church communities. In times like this, we long...
Many churches are stuck in a rut, have reached a plateau, or are declining. The temptation is to serve up the same exact ministry models that worked in another time and space but ultimately feel safe to existing churches. Many churches try and...
How can a congregation move beyond having a small percentage of congregants doing the lion’s share of the work? Lewis Center Director Doug Powe outlines four simple strategies to expand the pool of participants in your church’s ministry.
Why does the mainline church face such difficulty in reaching young adults. In an inter-generational exploration of faith and marketing the book Blank Slate offers some insights.
