What can Wesleyanism learn from Taylor Swift and Ryan Adams? Chad Brooks offers up wisdom he found in watching the production of groundbreaking pop music.
The youth ministry of our churches is vitally important. It brings vibrant life into the congregation and nurtures our growing leaders. But, how can we, as church members, support that ministry? Izzie Zimmerman provides 5 simple ways that church members who are not otherwise involved in the youth program can get involved and show youth pastors how much they care.
There is a high turnover rate in youth ministry, which means at the very least we need a better exit strategy for youth ministry. Izzie Zimmerman shares wisdom on how to enter and exit a ministry position well, as well as how to leave helpful information and organization for the next person coming in.
I want to transform fundraising into something that feels more like ministry and less like selling used cars. I know it enables students to be part of life-changing minsitry, but with the time and effort that most youth ministers put into fundriasing, there has to be a way to make it more than earning money to go on a trip.
How can we respond during times of deep tragedy, such as the recent news of Robin Williams’ death? Aaron Perry suggests that the portrait we have of Jeremiah the prophet—capturing the complexity of injury and morality, joy and despair—offers a corrective to the common way of handling difficult events.
In this article, Shannon Sigler looks to the Wesley brothers for the example they set in using technology for the furthering of the Methodist movement, and ultimately, for the formation and sanctification of their people. She also highlights several online Wesleyan resources.
Have you ever wondered if the world self destructs with only two people on The Threshing Floor? Well, you can relax, nothing bad happens. Joshua and Chad lead this episode talking about leadership, connection and influence. Joshua interviews Rev. Steve Wood, Senior Pastor of Mt. Pisgah UMC in the greater Atlanta area. Steve talks about self leadership, leading congregations and the upcoming Large Church Initiative conference.
Biblical Basis for Women’s Service in the Church by N.T. Wright In this 12-minute video, Wright covers a breadth of issues relating to women in ministry and bases his position on a robust theology of
It is a weekly reality for me. A pastor or church leader will call me asking me who I know that could be a great worship leader for their church. It doesn’t take long for
Recently, Oprah Winfrey reopened her book club to the world online. Many remember that in the mid-1990’s, the Oprah Winfrey Show created a book club. The effects were astounding as books that were presented to
On Monday morning, February 11, the world received the shocking news that Pope Benedict XVI is resigning because of “advanced age.” According to his official statement, Benedict declared, “Strength of mind and body are necessary,
Theology is my first love, leadership is my field, and pastoral ministry is my calling. This makes for trouble. Don’t theologians doubt the theological rigor of pastors and don’t pastors scoff at the missional effectiveness
