by Tracee Swank | Aug 19, 2026 | church health, England, leadership
You did not take up leadership to manage and maintain mission. You took it up because you believed in God’s call for this church, in this generation, to reach more people. Somewhere along the way, momentum quietly faded. Not from lack of effort. From drift, the...
by Tracee Swank | Aug 3, 2026 | church health, community, decision-making, leadership
Across many communities, churches unknowingly compete for members, resources, visibility, and influence. While few leaders would admit to this openly, the effects are often visible. Congregations duplicate ministries, guard ideas, and measure success against...
by Tracee Swank | Jul 27, 2026 | church health, growth, leadership, mission, training
Many churches spend enormous energy recruiting volunteers while overlooking one of their greatest Kingdom resources: entrepreneurs. Every congregation includes men and women who naturally identify opportunities, solve problems, build teams, and create new initiatives....
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...
by Tracee Swank | Jun 17, 2026 | decision-making, entrepreneur, leadership
One of the most dangerous assumptions in ministry leadership is this: If I’m busy, I must be making progress. Most ministry leaders would never say that out loud. But many live as though it were true. The schedule fills up while meetings multiply. Emails pile...
