investing in young leaders benefits everyone When our team is working on a project or event, it often becomes apparent we need other voices in the process. We identify a gap in our collective knowledge about a particular topic or task. Then we need to expand the table to make room for a leader to […]
Values are a key component to any church’s revitalization process. A church’s existing values may stymie attempts to redirect a congregation in the future. But fresh, carefully discerned values can be the pistons that drive a revitalized ministry. Church Health Director Scott Foshie talked with Rob Peters of ReFocus, a ministry group that guides churches […]
the pandemic tested our navigation skills The elder who asked the question is godly, smart, and totally committed to our church. But Covid-19 stopped everything cold in March 2020 when Illinois was closed, including churches. I still remember the white board conversation our elders had as we wrestled through the best approach to serving our […]
an invitational culture flows from the heart Despite an abundance of evangelism training and gospel-sharing strategies, professions of faith and baptisms continue their decline in Illinois Baptist life. Could it be that our evangelism crisis is a symptom of a heart change needed to impact the culture of our churches? Throughout scripture, we see God’s […]