by Tracee Swank | Jul 7, 2026 | church health, growth, mission
Walk into almost any church in America and ask members to describe their congregation. You’ll probably hear the same phrase: “We’re a friendly church.” Most of the time, it’s true. People smile, and conversations fill the lobby before...
by Tracee Swank | Jul 6, 2026 | church health, growth, Kingdom, mission
Walk into almost any gathering of church leaders, and eventually someone will ask, “How many are you worshipping these days?” It is an understandable question because attendance has become the primary scorecard for many churches. We celebrate growing worship services,...
by Tracee Swank | Jul 6, 2026 | immersion, microchurch, Scattered & Sent
The microchurch conversation is most productive when it happens with someone who is actually doing it. The questions that surface in that kind of context tend to be more useful than the answers found in a book. But there are a few questions worth discerning on your...
by Tracee Swank | Jul 1, 2026 | challenges, decision-making, entrepreneur, leadership
Why Faithful Ministry Was Never Meant to Be a Solo Assignment There is a lie many ministry leaders believe. Most would never say it out loud, and many don’t even realize they believe it. But it quietly shapes their calendars, their leadership, and eventually...
by Tracee Swank | Jun 25, 2026 | challenges, decision-making, entrepreneur, leadership
Think about your last week. When did you have time to dream? To pray deeply? To think strategically? To discern what God might be calling your ministry toward next? For many leaders, the answer is uncomfortable. “Late at night.” “Early in the...
