by Tracee Swank | May 25, 2026 | immersion, microchurch, Scattered & Sent
There is a moment that many pastors describe in almost identical terms. It happens during a conversation with a longtime church member, someone who has attended faithfully for years, who reveals something significant: a struggle they have been carrying alone, a...
by Tracee Swank | May 21, 2026 | leadership, training, webinar
Leading a church or ministry in today’s world requires new tools and fresh approaches. You can’t rely on methods from decades past and expect to reach people effectively. But finding time for training while managing everything on your plate? That’s the real challenge....
by Tracee Swank | May 20, 2026 | change, decision-making, leadership
Most leaders make the same mistake when facing resistance: They focus on winning over the most resistant voices. It feels logical and responsible. It almost never works. Why This Approach Backfires When you center your energy on the loudest skeptics: You slow down...
by Tracee Swank | May 13, 2026 | change, decision-making, leadership
Let’s take the guesswork out of resistance. If you’ve ever felt like your church pushes back against new ideas for no clear reason, there is a reason. Actually, there are five. 1. Fear Change feels risky. Even when the current approach isn’t working well, it’s...
by Tracee Swank | May 11, 2026 | immersion, microchurch, Scattered & Sent
The Great Commission is two movements held together. Matthew 28 calls the Church to make disciples of all nations, baptizing and teaching. Acts 1:8 maps the movement outward: Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria, the ends of the earth. The Church gathers in the power of the...