When volunteers aren’t working

This edition of Leading Ideas addresses what to do when the wrong people are on the bus.

It worked then…not now

“Times change,” says Carey Nieuwhof. What worked 10 years ago may not work today.

Anticipate change with excitement

Having courage and hope in the midst of change is the subject of Rev. Benton Heisler’s January blog.

Cycles of ministry

Every ministry has a lifespan. If old programs don’t die, there’s no resurrection of new ministries.

Ready for God’s spark?

God sparks innovations, but only on God’s terms, and those terms usually involve disruption.

Leaders know themselves

Leaders need both self confidence and self awareness in order to be effective.

Serving a cup of chaos

Is your ‘coffee hour’ a formal family gathering or an free-wheeling entry point for newcomers?

Living through renovation

A pastor whose church lived through a large-scale building project tells how he helped the congregation navigate the change.

Church is back. But different.

The Church is back in Berkley. But different. Here’s the resurrection story shared by Rev. Laurie Haller.

Perspective is everything

REV. MELANIE LEE CAREY Clergy Assistant to the Bishop Many years ago, I was given a large pair of novelty glasses with red frames like the ones pictured below.