A number of years ago I (Steve) marveled at my son’s fourth grade teacher. She positioned her class as the most important thing happening in our son’s life. Her expectations showed up in everything she …

Each Sunday (or special event) is an opportunity to invite, welcome, and receive guests with warmth and intention in your faith community. Creating a culture of invitation is very important and equally important is hospitality …

Resurrection Spring Hill launched as our 7th location on September 8, 2024. The 113-year-old building previously housed Spring Hill United Methodist Church, whose average attendance had dwindled to around 40. Energy was consumed by maintaining …

As I was thinking about this post, I reflected on how my journey to becoming a pastor began – simple and sudden. I was at youth group one Sunday morning and after worship my youth …

It’s time to rethink how we slice up our leadership pie. Every church leader I know wants their church to flourish into the future. And, practically speaking, we want to see our congregation’s next generation …

I was sitting with a visiting pastor at our annual Church Conference listening to the introduction of several new candidates for ordained ministry – the latest additions to a long list of people from our …

I remember a cold Christmas Eve years ago when someone attending worship said, “Well, you’re busy now, but at least in the summer you get to coast.” I have worked at Resurrection for over 15 …

As we approach one of the biggest Sundays of the year, I am reminded that on Easter church participation and engagement nearly everywhere will triple the weekly norm. We are three times more likely to …

My last post explored how your church’s social media can serve as your biggest entry point. Now let’s focus on implementation. Let’s face it, social media can feel daunting when you’re already juggling responsibilities. But …

Let’s be honest – social media probably ranks somewhere near “reorganize the supply closet” on your ministry priority list. With limited time, resources, and possibly no other staff, it can feel overwhelming compared to more …