What I’m Praying Now: Litanies and Confessions, Prayers for Justice
A resource for confession and prayer around racial justice.
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WHAT'S NEW
The world is changing.
Stay up to date on the latest research, resources, and reflections exploring how to cultivate Christian faith in the 21st century.
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All Churches Are In An Interim: 3 Values for Liminal Times
Interim ministry has insightful lessons for how to lead during a pandemic.
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ALL POSTS
Funding Forward
Learn more about what's next for church funding and how to get involved.
Sabbath Lessons in Quarantined Time
During this intentional time of stopping, the biblical Sabbath has much to teach us.
What I’m Reading: Congregational Music in the Age of Coronavirus
Find out the most recent recommendations for singing in worship during the pandemic.
Simultaneously Working and Parenting
Pastoring while parenting has valuable insights for everyone trying to work and parent right now.
What I’m Reading: The Distanced Church
Download a comprehensive resource for holding church online.
Finding Our New Normal
Find the keys to the different kind of leadership that is needed now.
What I’m Reading: Leading Beyond the Blizzard
A timely resource to help us in how we frame this present moment.
Unexpected Offering: Stories in Times of Trial
Be inspired by how communities are connecting in new ways.
All Churches Are In An Interim: 3 Values for Liminal Times
Interim ministry has insightful lessons for how to lead during a pandemic.
Doctrine of Discovery: A Lens for Scarcity and Abundance
Grappling with scarcity and abundance, churches in the US must also consider the origin of their theologies.
Pandemic Pastoring 101
You are getting through this pandemic, and you are more equipped for it than you think.
Faithful Adaptation: Leadership in Uncertain Times
It is possible to lead well through disorienting times.
5 Practices for Coaxing Order out of Chaos
Take purposeful action to harness the opportunity found in chaos.
Innovating Through Crisis
In this time of crisis, we have the opportunity to keep innovating faithfully.
Preaching the Invitation to Transformation: three steps to invite listeners into God’s work
Paint a picture for your listeners of God's transforming work.
How to Keep Listeners Engaged from Start to Finish
Learn how to develop the skills needed for the demands of preaching.
Faithful Adaptation: Digital Community and Outreach
Stories and insights from a seasoned digital pastor to help you adapt to moving community online.
Mapping What’s Ahead: The Emotional Journey of a Crisis
Luther Seminary VP of Innovation Dwight Zscheile examines the challenging emotional path that individuals, congregations, and communities can expect to take during the coronavirus pandemic.
What I’m Reading: We. Need. To. Stop.
Angela Denker's reminder to stop, pray, listen, and breathe is as timely as ever.
How to Get Up to Speed with Online Giving Quickly
Get the process of online giving in motion today.
Faithful Adaptation: Spiritual Care
Learn what spiritual care can look like in these challenging times.
How to Preach Relevant Sermons (hint: relevance is not what you think)
Learn how to preach to your listeners in an authentic and meaningful way.
Faithful Adaptation: Holy Week
View this webinar to get insights and ideas for worship during Holy Week in these extraordinary times.
What I’m Reading: Journeying in the Wilderness with Dr. Terri Elton
A podcast interview between Terri Elton and Michael Chan about responding to the current COVID-19 crisis.
Stewardship in the Time of Coronavirus
For many, the sense of financial vulnerability is very real right now. Read some suggestions for continuing to fund your congregation's mission during the coronavirus pandemic.
Faithful Adaptation: Connecting Your People
Twice a week, for the next several weeks, Faith+Lead will host webinars where you can connect with ministry peers to discuss your needs, your challenges, your learnings--and most importantly, where God is showing up in the midst of this very real disruption.
Taking care of yourself as a pastor in a time of crisis
It's tempting to manage the anxiety of others in a time of crisis, but we can lead best by managing our own anxiety.
Online Church During a Pandemic
This worship leader has led church online for years and has guidance for being the church during this crisis.
The Good Old Days and Other Works of Fiction
Stories explain who we are and how we got to be this way, but some stories limit organizations.
For Such a Time as This
In the midst of chaotic times, using innovation thinking can help us discover new ways to lead.
Authentic preaching: three ways to ensure your sermons aren’t faking Good News
Revive these spiritual practices to connect with God and bring authentic joy to your preaching.
Why Marketing Should Not Be A Dirty Word For Christian Writers
It can be a struggle for Christians to promote their own writing. Learn why our views on this matter.
Tending the Soul of the Institution
A dualistic way of thinking about leadership is limiting. Learn to tend to the soul of an institution as a transformative way forward.
Ash Wednesday and National Repentance
"Red State Christians" author Angela Denker considers Ash Wednesday through the lens of national uncertainty, Ezra, Nehemiah...and the 400-meter dash.
Three Tips to Ensure Your Sermon Offers a Clear Message of Good News
Many preachers struggle to craft a clear message that also focuses enough on God. Use these strategies to start doing both.
