Three Ways Churches Will Be Impacted in the Revitalization Wave that is Coming
Posted: July 18, 2018By Thom Rainer Yes, I tend to be an optimist. I am not, however, that type of optimist who refuses to face reality. If you have been a reader of […]
Read more →Eight Unintended Consequences of Building a Church Facility Too Big
Posted:By Thom Rainer I call it “the aftermath.” A church goes through an intense time of planning and fundraising to construct a new facility. Then the members participate in a […]
Read more →Samaritas Statement on U.S. Zero Tolerance Deterrent Policy
Posted: June 25, 2018Current news reports are filled with stories about the enforcement and results of the U.S. Zero Tolerance Deterrent Policy. The children affected in this situation, including those who have been […]
Read more →Immigration Resources and Advocacy
Posted: June 21, 2018Learn more about the ELCA’s response to the Trump Administration’s immigration policies and how you can be an advocate for these children and their families. We also invite you to read […]
Read more →A new direction
Posted: May 14, 2018By Sue Sprang SYNOD – At this year’s synod assembly, The North/West Lower Michigan Synod bids a fond farewell to long-time synod office support staff member Margie Bauer. Bauer served […]
Read more →10,000 books…and counting
Posted: April 30, 2018By Sue Sprang JACKSON – One of Lutheranism’s strengths is the value placed on meeting human need – not just spiritual fulfillment, but physical needs, education, mental and emotional health, […]
Read more →Learning Humility as Interfaith Travelers
Posted: April 23, 2018By Rev. Bob Linstrom In an article published in the Grand Rapids Press, Rev. Bob Linstrom reflects on being a part of an interfaith partnership in Grand Rapids and recent interfaith pilgrimage to Israel. […]
Read more →Updated Fundamentals of Renewal
Posted: April 17, 2018By David Sprang The ELCA in cooperation with other mainline denominations has compiled research showing the 7 most effective plans for renewal in a church. Here are the 7 categories […]
Read more →Why the Giving in Your Church is Decreasing
Posted:By Thom Rainer You are trying to comprehend why the giving levels in your church are down. You may know several possibilities, but you aren’t certain. As I have worked […]
Read more →9 Ways To Reverse A Downward Giving Trend In An Otherwise Healthy Church
Posted:By Karl Vaters Do what you love and the money will take care of itself. That’s been a popular phrase for as long as I can remember. Wouldn’t it be […]
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