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Who is Contextual Intelligence For? (Part Two) Michael Beck | 16 Dec 2020 This is post two of a mini-series of three reflections for why contextual intelligence is important at every level of church life. (Read Part 1 here) Each of these stories...
Who is Contextual Intelligence For? Michael Beck | 15 Dec 2020 This post begins a mini-series of three reflections on why contextual intelligence is important at every level of church life. Each of these stories has one thing in common: a...
Contextual Intelligence: Why Your Church Can’t Live Without It Michael Beck | 24 Nov 2020 The #1 Competency Pioneer Leaders Need Today This is part one of a series of posts highlighting the need for the cultivation of contextual intelligence in the local church. I’ll...
Relaunching with New Purpose Heather Jallad | 29 Oct 2020 I hope these questions will provide a helpful frame for pressing into what God is doing amid this season and how God is preparing you and your church. God does not waste anything.
Ministry in an Age of Virtual Vices and Villains Chris Morton | 23 Oct 2020 You can develop a clear strategy for how to incorporate digital media into all levels of your ministry in the Digital Ministry Track of the Resilient Church Academy, beginning January 15....
Finding Hope While Feeling Lost Ann Marie Carley | 21 Oct 2020 The year 2020 has proved to be one of the most challenging years for the Body of Christ, the Church, all over the world. I’m not going to lie, at...
Simple Ways to Move From Online Audiences to Online Community Luke Edwards | 19 Oct 2020 While the first six months of the pandemic have been marked by churches discovering how to worship online, I believe the next six months will be marked by churches learning to create community online.
Making Sense of the Chaos Ann Marie Carley | 16 Oct 2020 As churches re-enter their buildings, things seem less safe and it is much harder to ignore reality. There is no way to not see the roped off pews or the empty seats. Those coming to worship onsite can look around and see “everyone” is not there. There is no way to safely engage in all of the activities from the good old days, making it painfully obvious that if new ways of connecting with people are not determined, the current generation occupying the space within the church may be the last.
FX Resource: Coming Soon from Leonard Sweet and Michael Beck! 14 Oct 2020 Why are some institutions thriving while others are closing their doors, declaring bankruptcy, and throwing in the towel? Why are some churches missionally prospering while others are experiencing significant decline? The answer to these questions is an ancient secret, now unveiled afresh for mission on the front lines of a post-COVID world.
How Fresh Expressions Helped Us Pivot Ann Marie Carley | 9 Oct 2020 As I was setting up the space within our building for the first onsite worship experience in over six months, I found myself chuckling. This space isn’t our traditional sanctuary....
What Does A Resilient Church Look Like Now? Matt Lake | 29 Sep 2020 I suffer from what one might call “Password-itis.” And I would define it as the inability to remember passwords. Anywhere. Anytime. Of any length. Even when the password is easy...
How Not to Waste a Crisis–Even When You are Exhausted 22 Sep 2020 (This article originally on the website of the Fuller Seminary De Pree Center) “If I could retire today, I would,” a pastor told his executive coach recently. But he can’t...

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