When it comes to church, we have a lot of negative tapes playing in our heads: “Church is judgmental.”“Church is hypocritical.”“They think they’re better than everyone else.” It’s time for restoration. Time to rewind the tape. New Church Ministry is dedicated to fostering faithful communities marked by deep Christian spirituality and a passion for God’s love … Continue reading Restore and Rewind
A reflection on Black History Month
February historically commemorates the contributions of Africans in America, initially designated as "Negro History Week" by Carter G. Woodson in 1926 through his Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH). Dr. Woodson spotlighted the narratives of African Americans, elevating them from being considered "chattel" or enslaved to recognizing their humanity and … Continue reading A reflection on Black History Month
New church: a Canadian perspective
Lately, my energy has been low. I’m spread too thin. I’ve been judged harshly. My boundaries have been challenged. There are a lot of changes in life, but not enough of the kind of changes I really need. But at Leadership Academy, something shifted. I was able to breathe more deeply. To feel more connected to something greater. Just hearing the names of some of the new expressions … Continue reading New church: a Canadian perspective
Leadership Academy: Changing the architecture of the church through DisciplesNEXT
KANSAS CITY, MO – Iconic North American architect Frank Lloyd Wright’s “church of the future” proved a fitting setting to introduce DisciplesNEXT, a new framework for church growth in a pandemic-informed ministry context. The three-day Leadership Academy, a hybrid event held at Kansas City, MO’s historic Community Christian Church in late October, drew more than 50 participants, including clergy, laity, and … Continue reading Leadership Academy: Changing the architecture of the church through DisciplesNEXT
Celebrating the Wounded Healers
Depending on whom you ask, the month of October is important to different people for different reasons. If you are fighting cancer, you may know that October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. If you have battled depression, you may know that October is Depression Awareness Month. If you are an abuse survivor, you may know that October is Domestic Violence … Continue reading Celebrating the Wounded Healers