When the Ministry Honeymoon Wears Off
The ‘honeymoon’ concept dates as far back as the 5th century. After getting married, a newlywed couple would often drink lots of mead, a honey-based...
Where Gen Z Gets It Right and What We Should Learn from Them
I’ve recently taken on the role of teaching a cultural theology and biblical worldview class for high school juniors at a private school in...
How to Create a Culture of Innovation and Creativity
Innovation and creativity are hallmarks of a great organization. They know what they do well, think about what to do next, and then innovate...
Churches Are Missing the Big Opportunity to Minister to Single-parents
Single-parent homes are far more prevalent in the United States than most realize. They comprise one-quarter to one-third of homes with children in many...
Three Ways to Honor Your Volunteers During the Easter Season
As you remember and celebrate the ultimate life-giving sacrifice of Jesus’ death and resurrection on the cross this Easter, consider your volunteers. Your volunteers...
Why the “fishbowl” of Ministry Is Not a Bad Thing, and One Step to...
I had been a pastor for about ten months when the adult daughter of church members—a daughter who did not attend our church—stopped me for a...
Preparing for Easter – Part 2 by Cody Jones
In my last blog, I shared with you that I believe the best preparation for Easter begins with prayer and seeking God’s agenda for...
5 Ways to Lead with Empathy
Empathy sounds like one of those touchy-feely words. It’s what those woo-woo leaders do. But it’s not.
Leading with empathy is something every leader should...
Preparing for Easter – Part 1 by Cody Jones
At the very first SCN XChange I ever attended, Pastor Jim Graff taught a message called “Planning That Produces Life and Peace.” I’m not sure...
5 Tips for Leading Through Change and Uncertainty
Every leader knows that there will be change and uncertainty in their organization. It could be an organizational restructuring, moving, or a global pandemic....
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New Acts 29 Training Center to Break Ground In Abidjan
Written by: Olivia Meade
Olivia Meade works as a content editor for Acts 29. She’s a member of New Heights Church in West Virginia, where she...
Quotes and Leadership Lessons from Next Goal Wins
Directed by Taika Waititi, Next Goal Wins is a heartwarming tale based on the true story of the American Samoa soccer team. The team was so...
Watch Out for the Bad Guys and Also for the Good Ones.
“And one will say to him, ‘What are these wounds in thine hands?’ Then he will say, ‘Those with which I was wounded in...
