Can We “Resurrect” the Church?

It’s an interesting question. We all know the statistics on the state of the Church. Attendance is down. Giving is down. Churches are trying to find ways to attract younger adults as the next generation of leaders. In many a Sunday sermon, we hear of the potential of...

Mystique of IIM

By Anne Tambling Churches are destined to change if they are going to survive. This can be a really uncomfortable truth, even though we all recognize the benefit of refining fire or pruning the branches; especially when they show up in our sermons. We just don’t face...

Innovative Incubator

We are excited to explore the unique possibilities that come with integrating technology in your ministry when we gather on May 17. We will focus on how to communicate with your congregation about the possibilities of integrating technology. We hope by crowd sourcing...

Drop-In Consulting

We are living in unprecedented times that are creating new challenges for clergy and faith leaders. I am writing to you today to tell you about a unique opportunity to get the help you need from the Center for Congregational Health. Because of the generous support of...

Sirens and Warning Signs

One morning on my drive into work, I was in traffic, on the interstate, that was inching along—three lanes in each direction, barely moving.  I heard a siren in the distance, I looked in my rear-view mirror, I could not see lights flashing and I noticed that no one...