Pastor Hannah Bonner offers wisdom she’s gleaned in beginning ministry in some dramatically different places, highlighting the need for emotional engagement and interpersonal honesty.| Lewis Center for Church Leadership - Advancing the knowledge and practice of ...
Need practical, actionable strategies to reach people more effectively? Our popular “50 Ways” series provides tips for building strength in areas of ministry that are vital to church growth.| Lewis Center for Church Leadership
Starting a new ministry is both exciting and challenging. As you enter a fresh ministry context, you'll encounter unique dynamics within your congregation, whether you're breaking new ground as the first woman or person of color or joining a congregation facing its struggles. Andreá Cummings provides steps to take within the first ninety days to| Lewis Center for Church Leadership - Advancing the knowledge and practice of ...
The Lewis Center draws upon years of research and training in offering resources for pastors preparing to move from one congregation to another and for denominational leaders who wish to do regional training to prepare those leaving ministry in one place and beginning in a new setting. We also offer a resource called “The Right Start.”| Lewis Center for Church Leadership
Need practical, actionable strategies to reach people more effectively? Our popular “50 Ways” series provides tips for building strength in areas of ministry that are vital to church growth.| Lewis Center for Church Leadership
Sidney Williams writes that a top priority for a new pastor needs to be listening to the stories of congregants to discern needs, learn who the leaders are, and build community. The importance of spending time listening, sharing, laughing, and crying together cannot be overstated. This article was originally published on June 10, 2020. The| Lewis Center for Church Leadership - Advancing the knowledge and practice of ...