Every handshake, smile, and act of kindness is an opportunity to embody the love and hospitality of Jesus. Having a set of Guest Experience Standards helps ensure that the welcome we offer is consistent and …

“It’s against my programming to impersonate a deity.” C-3PO, Return of the Jedi When the beloved Star Wars character said that, it was a punchline. Now it sounds like a boundary we need to take …

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 …