Climbing up a learning curve. Running down a sand dune, trying not to face plant. Throwing everything at the wall to see what sticks. Just a few metaphors for the work we’re doing lately! Emily Stokes, a minister for children and families, joins us to talk about our approaches to ministry right now.
What a strange time we are in, especially as church leaders. Bill and Sarah share what they are currently doing to respond to COVID19, especially in terms of pastoral care and spiritual connection in a time of physical distance. We can still “worship in spirit and in truth” whether or not we are in-person.
What are the advantages (and disadvantages) to getting an advanced degree when you’re in church ministry? Bill and Sarah talk master’s degrees, doctorates, certificates.
Why do we worship corporately on Sunday mornings? When would we worship if we removed the “but we’ve always…” from our thinking?
We church leaders have a lot to learn from game theory – and especially, how we should think of churches as part of an “infinite game” rather than a “finite game.” Drawing on Simon Sinek’s new book The Infinite Game, Bill and Sarah share how infinite games provide a conceptual grounding for leading churches in …
What is “nimbleness” and why should we value it as church leaders?
‘Tis the season for hospitality! Bill and Sarah talk about open houses, small groups, alcohol, and what it means to focus on the church’s social cohesion (not on our personal friendships). Plus an announcement! We are changing our podcast’s name from “Called” to “Getting to Nimble.” This change should show up in your podcast feed …
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Social media can be tricky for those of us who minister in churches. Bill and I share four perspectives to help us make wise use of this tool: Ask yourself, “Who is my neighbor?” given the endless, often anonymous nature of social media Use social media as a pastoral tool, a way to minister to …
Here’s how to lead a productive, generous annual review process – and why you should.
How do our families connect with our church ministries? And how can we alleviate some of the pressure on our “preacher’s kid” families? As a pastor and a musician, Bill and I have encountered very different expectations and experiences.