In the United Methodist system, there is something called “itineracy.” For those of you unfamiliar with what this means, it means that Elders (ordained pastors) can be moved each year, to a different church, depending…
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3 Marketing Mistakes Churches Make (and how to remedy them)
Note: this post contains affiliate links, which support the ministry of Affirm Fundraising. If you need any of the services advertised, I’d love it if you use these links! For many faith communities, the word...
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4 Storytelling Tips That Will Amplify Your Ministry’s Impact
You are living out the biblical call to compassion and justice and showing people the reign of God’s love is near. Your ministry changes people’s lives and you have the stories to back it up....
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The Church Isn’t Dead, it’s Only Sleeping: Jesus Calls us to Wake Up
The Lay Leader at the church I serve is going to be preaching out of town in a few weeks. Every week, he and I meet in a Soul Care group, and we all asked...
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5 Ways Your Church Can Move from “Survive” to “Thrive” during Transition
Churches and ministries are in an unprecedented time of transition - how will your leadership navigate everything that's happening? Take these five ideas to heart in the face of change and uncertainty.
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Who to Turn to for Virtual Assistant Services: Squared Away
A Virtual Assistant could change how you do ministry, and there's untold possibility in the option - but how do you find one you can trust? Read on for more information about how to find a VA, and what they often help with, and more...
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5 Reasons to Consider a Virtual Assistant
The world of virtual assistants is a fairly untapped resource for ministry leaders, and one that should definitely be considered. Unsure? Here are five reasons why.
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One Size Doesn’t Fit All Anymore: Focused, Targeted Initiatives are Transforming How We Define Successful Ministry
Your ministry or initiative cannot be all things to all people AND survive. In an increasingly targeted and niched world, here are some examples of targeting and demographics.
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The Art of the Donor Letter
When you are starting something new and only have a vision to share, how can you ask people to fund something that doesn't exist? Think about donor letters, guest blogger Rev. Corey Turnpenny suggests.
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To Craft Show or Not to Craft Show?
This past week, I ventured into the unknown. I have had an online store for about a year now – the Mission Market, but wanted to see if those items would speak to a more...
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10 Things I Learned by Creating a Group Devotional
The process of writing a seasonal devotional, and the ten things I learned, from communication to publishing. Hopefully it helps you as you create something for your context!
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