Featured Resource: STUCK
Could it be that the congregational model as it has evolved over the decades is contributing to ordained ministers (and I’d also wonder about paid staff, volunteers, and lay leaders too) feeling constrained or hindered, even fed up with the structure of Church while at the same time not losing their love for the Gospel?
Well, you’ll need to read the book to draw your own conclusions.
Featured Resource: Growing Young
An overview of Growing Young: Six Essential Strategies to Help Young People Discover and Love Your Church
Children Ministry: Resources and Curriculum
A round up of Children and Youth ministry curriculums and resources for all different contexts.
Ministry Forum + CHURCHx Coming Soon
We are getting closer to launching our first offerings on CHURCHx (our learning platform for Ministry Forum that joins an ecumenical community of lifelong learners that numbers over 5000). In anticipation of our launch in the coming months, we’d love for you to check out the platform itself - become a member and maybe even try out some of the offerings that are available already from various partners.
Featured Resource: CHURCHx
An overview of CHURCHx, an online learning platform built to support mission and ministry.
Featured Resource: Dandelion Marketplace
An overview of a helpful resource: Dandelion Marketplace - a platform that provides progressive spiritual formation content for families and communities.
Last Minute Easter Ideas
It’s OKAY, last minute HAPPENS and for that reason, we’ve got you covered! Here are a few resources to help you put together services, activities and events for Holy Week and Easter.
17 Podcasts for Church, Care, Leadership & Learning
…I’m often listening to a variety of podcasts. It seems that the Ministry Forum community listens to them too - since they often share recommendations with me.
So if you are looking to fill up your podcast catalog… this post is for you!
Featured Resource: Faith Expressions - Small Church Week
The content shared by Fresh Expressions US hosted a series of webinars for what they called “Small Church Week”. There are some good insights here. Check it out for yourself and see if it sparks something creative in your ministry today.
The Best Books of 2023
A round up of the best books from 2023 to help you lead and grow in your ministry context
Worship Resources - PWS&D + Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2024
Looking for some additional engaging resources for worship? Consider highlighting the Week of Christian Prayer and Unity and PWS&D Sunday. Resources here.