by Tracee Swank | Jul 20, 2026 | community, Kingdom, mission, outreach
For many years churches believed their primary responsibility was to create excellent worship services and effective ministry programs, trusting that people would eventually walk through their doors. Today, however, many churches are discovering that the front door no...
by Susan Hayward | Jul 16, 2026 | Kingdom, mission, spiritual gifts
The Holy Spirit gives us spiritual gifts; however, they will remain dormant if we do not accept them, explore them, develop them, and finally, use them for the common good. The process from accepting our spiritual gifts to using them for the common good may differ...
by Tracee Swank | Jul 13, 2026 | church health, entrepreneur, growth, Kingdom, mission
Many church leaders become uncomfortable whenever the word “innovation” enters the conversation. Some fear it implies abandoning biblical convictions in favor of cultural relevance. Others embrace innovation so enthusiastically that every new trend is treated as the...
by Susan Hayward | Jul 9, 2026 | church, Kingdom, spiritual gifts
I felt a stirring from deep within me as I listened to the report from Church Doctor Ministries. That stirring grew into a strong tug over the next several days. Each time I reread the “Spiritual Health/Connected by Serving” section of the report, I grew more...
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 Katie Erickson | Jun 18, 2026 | Kingdom, mission, outreach, 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....
