Tag: Lewis Center for Church Leadership
Study shows shift in disaffiliations
Disaffiliations from The United Methodist Church have grown considerably and shifted geographically, according to a new study from the Lewis Center for Church Leadership. The Southeastern and South Central jurisdictions… Continue Reading Study shows shift in disaffiliations
Report sheds light on disaffiliating churches
A new Lewis Center for Church Leadership report finds that churches disaffiliating from The United Methodist Church are overwhelmingly in the South and Southwest. Compared with remaining United Methodist churches,… Continue Reading Report sheds light on disaffiliating churches
Leadership involves 4 C’s
Director for the Lewis Center for Church Leadership encourages today’s leaders to harness power like two historic African American figures did over a century ago.
Elders under age 35 keep dropping
Lewis Center for Church Leadership reports the number of U.S. elders under age 35 has declined for three straight years.
50 ways to better stewardship
A healthy frame of mind, a good ask, and awareness of the “giving pyramid” of the congregation are all essential elements in an effective stewardship campaign.
4 reasons visitors don’t come back
Wondering why visitors don’t return? Start with honest assessment of the church’s response to visitors.
Small churches in big buildings
A pastor who loves the vitality in small churches explores the challenge of big, old buildings.
Key challenges in pastoral transitions
Too little time is often spent reflecting on all the issues at stake during pastoral transitions.
When volunteers aren’t working
This edition of Leading Ideas addresses what to do when the wrong people are on the bus.