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 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....
by Tracee Swank | Apr 30, 2026 | Kingdom, mission, outreach
Ideas are important. They can inspire and challenge. They open new possibilities. But ideas alone don’t change churches. Action does. If your team has been talking about reaching your community in new ways, the next step is not another conversation. It’s a decision....
by Tracee Swank | Apr 29, 2026 | church health, entrepreneur, outreach
When you look at churches reaching their communities today, you might expect to find exceptional resources or unusually talented staff.What you will actually find is focus. The Common Thread The churches leading the way in creative ministry are defined by the clarity...
by Tracee Swank | Apr 23, 2026 | change, Kingdom, outreach
One of the biggest barriers to innovation in the church isn’t resistance. It’s overwhelm. Leaders think: “We don’t have the bandwidth.” “This feels too big.” “Where would we even start?” So instead of moving forward, they stay stuck. But here’s the truth: You don’t...
by Tracee Swank | Apr 16, 2026 | Kingdom, mission, outreach
If you’ve ever found yourself thinking, “We know we need to reach beyond our walls—but what does that actually look like?”—you’re not alone. Many church leaders feel the tension and recognize the cultural shift. They see fewer first-time guests. They sense the need to...
