Church Hack—Hope Avenue Job Description
A meaningful Sunday gathering starts with clear leadership roles. The Hope Avenue Church Hack provides sample job descriptions for all teams within the Hope Avenue. Download it here. Read the article
Category: Ministry Practice
Formation—Reading Scripture Together
By Matt Royal, Church Plant Team Durham, North Carolina, U.S. Ordinary Time is the season in which we practice this resurrection life we’ve been given by the resurrected Jesus. Through the Spirit, Jesus is personally discipling us. Jesus has not left us as orphans. He participates in our formation as we attend to his presence. … Continue reading "Formation—Reading Scripture Together" Read the article
Advisory Councils in Kingdom Culture
By Rose Hamrick, CFO Steele Creek, North Carolina, U.S. Throughout the year, you will hear the theme of Kingdom Culture. Godly counsel is an integral part of Kingdom Culture. The church’s practical application of living this out is through advisory councils, an essential part of a healthy church. Importance and Value The importance of seeking … Continue reading "Advisory Councils in Kingdom Culture" Read the article
The 5 Ds of Church Renewal: A Practical Guide
Leading a congregation through renewal requires spiritual attentiveness, courageous leadership, and intentional planning. This infographic presents the “5 Ds of Church Renewal” — Disruption, Discovery, Death, Design, and Deployment — as a practical and theological tool for pastors and leadership teams engaging in strategic planning. Each phase offers guiding principles and reflection questions to help … Continue reading "The 5 Ds of Church Renewal: A Practical Guide" Read the article
Church Hack—How to Use the Healthy Church Curriculum
The Healthy Church Vision Curriculum is designed to help pastors and ministry teams reflect on the health of their congregations and take intentional steps toward thriving participation in Jesus’ ministry. Through Scripture study, guided conversations, and practical activities, this resource equips leaders to discern where God is leading their community and how to embody his … Continue reading "Church Hack—How to Use the Healthy Church Curriculum" Read the article
Dietrich Bonhoeffer Insights
We can gain insights into Healthy Church Vision from Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s book, Life Together. By Cara Garrity, Development Coordinator, Lynn, Massachusetts, U.S. Dietrich Bonhoeffer, theologian and pastor, spent much of his life reflecting on and practicing Christian community. In his writing Life Together, he shares insights about Christian community drawn from his lived experience and … Continue reading "Dietrich Bonhoeffer Insights" Read the article
Equipping Connect Group Facilitators
Connect groups can take kingdom living from abstract concepts to concrete practice. By Cara Garrity, Development Coordinator, Lynn, Massachusetts, U.S. For many of us, Kingdom Living can feel like an abstract concept. I want to take time in this article to tangibly flesh out one way that Kingdom Living can be practiced through the life … Continue reading "Equipping Connect Group Facilitators" Read the article
A Missional Vision Embodied
Ultimately, being missional is about embodying the love, grace, and truth of the gospel in everything we do. Linda Sitterley, Pastor River Road, Oregon, US In an age where faith communities are called to look beyond their walls, the concept of being “missional” has become a defining characteristic of vibrant and outward-focused churches. My congregation … Continue reading "A Missional Vision Embodied" Read the article
Church Hack—Implementing Discipleship Pathways
Implementation is key to a successful discipleship pathway! This month’s Church Hack provides actionable tips to guide your congregation through each step of the journey. Equip your team with the tools to lead well. Download the full Hack here. Read the article
Join Us—Book Club
Would you like to be part of our ebook club? Michelle Hartman, Communications Director Steele Creek, North Carolina, US Join us this June as we launch a book club through Equipper, focusing on Centering Discipleship by E.K. Strawser. This insightful book challenges us to reimagine discipleship by shifting the focus from programs and strategies to … Continue reading "Join Us—Book Club" Read the article
