Building a Culture of Innovation
Rev. Jim Chandler, Alexandria District Consultant, Church Development Description: There is no denying that the world around us has changed (and continues to change!). How we in the church respond…
High Impact Ministry Starts with Your Strengths
William Chaney, Associate Certified Coach Description: Mobilizing laity for high impact ministry begins when each person claims their strengths and taps into their potential to lead. Audience: Discipleship, Leadership, Spiritual…
Keeping God in the Meeting
Amanda Webber, Pastor, Nimmo UMC Description: Dr. N. Graham Standish once said, “We often invite God to bless our church committee meetings followed by an invitation to come back after…
Leading through Change
Rev. Dr. Sarah Calvert, Arlington District Superintendent Description: Change is all around us, and willing or not - we are in the midst of substantial change. How do we help…
Moving to Impact: Getting at the “Why” of Ministry
Jen James, Church Educator and Facilitator/NEXT Church staff Description: Are your programs making a lasting impact? Why do you do what you do inside and outside your church walls? Most…
Strangely Warmed
Rev. Barbara Miner, Associate Pastor/Director of Worship, Floris UMC Description: From Anglican roots to the Holy Club, to an experience where he felt his heart “strangely warmed,” John Wesley was…
“Until one day…”
Rev. Katie Carson Phillips, Associate Pastor, Burke UMC Description: Ever realized half way through a story that you forgot the hook? Ever ended a story with the phrase, “I guess…
“…and KNOW that I am GOD!” – General Conference 2020
Martha Stokes, General Conference Delegate, Director, Church and Community Relations, Pinnacle Living Description: From May 5 – 15, 2020, the General Conference of The United Methodist Church will gather in…
“BIG Bad Idea”
Rev. Katie Carson Phillips, Associate Pastor, Burke UMC Description: Does the whole “outside the box” idea flummox you? You like boxes. Your church likes boxes. Yet - you know that…
Disciple-Shift: The Nuts and Bolts of Making Disciples who Make Disciples
Paulo Lopez, Director, Center for Next Generation Ministries Description: Most of us agree that we must move “from members to disciples.” But few of us can articulate what it looks…