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Church-Wide Norms
Is my church normal? At Ministry Architects, we’ve worked with over 900 churches, and inevitably, churches always want to know […]
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COMMUNICATION: Let Your Constituencies Build Your Plan
We didn’t just start asking this question last week. It has always been a big question – “How do we […]
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Creating a Discipleship Pathway That Means Something
Today’s billion dollar question is (drumroll please)…. What makes moms cry more: Kindergarten Graduation or High School Graduation? While we […]
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Youth Ministry Norms
Are we normal? At Ministry Architects, we’ve worked with over 900 churches, and inevitably, this is the most frequently asked […]
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Six Letters to Better Communication
In fourteen years of ministry in the local church, I’ve heard one complaint from parishioners and staff above all others: […]
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Children’s Ministry Norms
At Ministry Architects, we’ve worked with over 900 churches, and inevitably, this is the most frequently asked question. Over the […]
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Engaging Children in Worship – What’s in the Box?
Introduction It’s a centuries old question – what in the world do we do with children in worship? And the […]
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The Holy Habit of Saying “Thank You”
Have you ever noticed how Paul begins more than half a dozen of his letters? Paul states who he is, […]
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ACCOUNTABILITY: To What and Whom Does Your Ministry Answer?
Introduction “The squeaky wheel gets the grease.” Or so I’ve heard. That is a truism that is all too true […]
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Four Tips for Volunteer Recruiting
We’re quickly approaching that time of year when my heart rate gets elevated, my palms get sweaty, and I start […]
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Using the Timing of Operational Cycles to Make Your Ministry Work
Introduction I was going through a box of some old things that I inherited from my dad not too long […]
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Evaluating Your Ministry in the New Year with Measurable Markers
Introduction An inquisitive visiting parent once asked me a good question during the holiday season, “I can tell that you […]
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Five Types of People Every Youth Leader Needs
Youth Ministry is tough, and can often be really lonely. As youth leaders, we face challenges that are unique and […]
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Turning a New Annual Page: Calendaring for a New Year
Introduction Christmas is approaching fast. You’ve just completed your annual, well-loved Youth Christmas Progressive Dinner. You’re thinking about that last […]
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Need to Let Some Stale Traditions Go?
Introduction Okay, let’s get this straight – this is not a “Bah, humbug!” blog post. I love Christmas! And I […]
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Children Need YOU for Christmas
Put up the Christmas tree…..check. Bake cookies and take them to the neighbors….check. Choose gifts for loved ones….check. Attend holiday […]
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Four Ingredients to a Healthy Sabbath
The art of Sabbath is difficult for most pastors and church leaders today. In the hustle and bustle of the […]
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Stages in Discipleship Development: A Well-Established Concept
Introduction Which of us has not finished our training and entered the workforce of the Church with great dreams of […]
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