By Lori Lorig Simon Sinek authored the book, “What’s Your Why?” Do you know your personal why? Why do you exist? Can you articulate it? Each of us were created uniquely and on purpose by God. Have you wrestled with your unique why? Why are you, ____________, here on this earth? ...
By Colleen Webb and Cindy Jansen We’ve all been there! We are trying to lay the best plans to conduct ministry or move a project forward, but not everyone is on the same page. John wants to do it this way, and Paul is adamant his way is best, and...
The Importance of Systems to Engage Members in Ministry Most churches struggle with successfully engaging members in ministry. The reason is they don’t really have a plan as to how they connect people. They just hope it will naturally happen, which often leads people right out the back door of...
Have you identified that you need more leaders in your church? The truth is you may be hoping they come “prepackaged.” Wouldn’t it be great if we could order them from Amazon fully assembled? The reality is you need to identify, equip and empower leaders in your church. So, what’s...
Barna Research provided this statistic in 2017. 51% of Christians don’t know what the Great Commission is. Do you think that statistic has changed in a positive way since then? Here’s some more interesting WELS statistics. As of 2019 (NOTE: this is pre-COVID) the WELS had 1,269 congregations. Less than...
The pandemic has forced pivots that have left heads spinning. Pastors are tired, overwhelmed, confused and depressed. There are less people in the pews and leaders are left wondering what to do! I’ll let you in on our secret. We were right there with you back in August. Our Council...
The idea of a virtual or “not in person” ministry may have seemed foreign to many of our current church leaders just ten months ago and yet, Solomon said there was nothing new under the sun. As I pondered that thought, I realized Paul had a “virtual” ministry of sorts. ...
By now, you’ve probably gotten sick of the word “pivot.” I know I have. 2020 has forced us all to adapt to many changes we may have not chosen ourselves. What have you learned? How did you do? I had to learn how to share my insights and materials in...
“Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. But pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up. Also, if two lie down together, they will keep warm. But...
How long does it take for a culture to be forgotten in today’s age? Let me ask a couple other questions. How long does it take to create a habit? Have you heard of the 21/90 rule? The 21/90 rule states that it takes 21 days to make a habit...