Youth and children’s ministry leader reflecting and planning at the end of the year.
More than 20 years ago, Ministry Architects founder and veteran ministry leader Mark DeVries introduced what he called the “rhythmic week.” He specifically wrote about the concept in the context of youth ministry, but it also has wide-ranging — and timeless —implications for senior leaders. 
Pastor practicing connective labor by listening attentively to a church member during a conversation.
Hiring in ministry today feels different because it is different. In this article, we explore what matters most based on current ministry hiring trends.
Ministry assessment can often tell a misleading story of decline and hopelessness. What if you measured transformation and hope instead?
What could you STOP doing that would result in more effective ministry? Learn how subtraction, not addition, is a powerful way to enhance and improve results.
Certificate graduates reading together
Cultivating empowered lay leaders is a crucial component in ministry. Learn how to empower lay leadership so they feel equipped and ready to lead.
Leader stands in front of a church. A church that has a culture that may need to change.
The start of a new year brings new, fresh energy and ideas to ministry. Before you jump in, consider these five missteps faith communities commonly make when launching a new ministry.
These best practices for stewardship season focus on discipleship, helping people become more of who they already are: generous and faith-filled stewards of God’s abundance.
Two women seated around a table having a discussion and building healthy church culture
What if your church didn’t have to reach a breaking point before change became possible? Discover why the health of your church’s culture may be the key to its future.
Five Phase Theological Innovation Process
People across age groups and incomes are identifying overwhelming stress and isolation as major challenges they are facing. We know this is not what God desires for anyone, so how should communities of faith respond?
Recruiting ministry volunteers requires a buy-in strategy
Developing a buy-in strategy may be the key to effectively recruiting ministry volunteers. Ask yourself these five questions to build a strategy that will work for your ministry.

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