From CCG By Sarai Rice Innovation—creating programs and processes that meet new or as-yet-unarticulated needs—is now a standard expectation for leaders who want congregations to attract and retain new members or reach out to the community in new ways. But many...
From Congregational Consulting Group CCG By David Brubaker The dramatic decline in denominational affiliation and loyalty in the U.S. in the last half century has prompted many to ask, “Do denominations (and their regional bodies) matter?” When there is often more...
From ChurchLeaders By Josh Weidmann By definition, a pastor is one who “shepherds his flock.” You know this means he preaches, officiates weddings and probably has meetings in his office to explain some theological question; but what is the role of pastor really like?...
From Faith and Leadership By Paul A. Baxley The more our vision and our imaginations are remade by resurrection, the more we should refuse to accept things as they are and insist on seeking new ways waiting to emerge, writes a Baptist pastor. To be a leader in a...
From BNG By Jeff Brumley New research suggests there may yet be a smidge of good news for churches and other religious groups long assailed by the forces of culture and modernity. Could it be? It just might, according to a Public Religion Research Institute study. The...
