Statistics complied over the past twenty years make clear that the model of ministry employed by the large majority of churches has contributed to a growing disconnect between young people and churches. On today’s Whiteboard Wednesday video, Shelley Henning, co-founder and Chief Operating Officer at Grow Family Ministry, presents a different way of thinking and a challenge to churches to …
Luminex Learning Event: Faith Risks – An Interactive Workshop led by Doug McClintic
Hebrews 11:6 informs us that, “Without faith it is impossible to please God.” We know this to be true and we seek to live it out in our lives and through our leadership. Yet all too frequently we give into fear, or security, or comfort – and fail to live and lead by faith. In this workshop, Doug McClintic will help …
Vision 2020 Interview / Forthcoming Events in the SGL
Vision 2020 Update! Please watch this important Vision 2020 update from Synod of the Great Lakes Executive John Messer, together with Transition Ministry Catalyst Scott Lokers. Additionally, please mark your calendar for a Synod of the Great Lakes Vision 2020 presentation! Saturday, November 9, 2019 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Zion Reformed Church in Grandville (lunch included). This event will …
Workplace Culture – Whiteboard Wednesday Season 8: Episode 5
How is workplace culture like a garden, and what lessons can we learn from the analogy? On today’s Whiteboard Wednesday equipping video, Joe Dyer provides insight to these questions and much more. Take a look!
“Leading in Uncharted Territory” Workshop with Tod Bolsinger
Mark your calendar for December 7, 2019! Corinth Reformed Church in Byron Center, Michigan, is hosting “Leading in Uncharted Territory: An Adaptive Leadership Workshop,” led by Dr. Tod Bolsinger. This event is for ALL church leaders – pastors, elders, deacons, staff members, etc. – and is presented by RCA Transformed & Transforming and Luminex. Watch the video below to learn …
Casting Vision to People… or Casting Pearls to Swine?
Leaders understand the IMPORTANCE of vision. Their hearts and minds are captured by a picture of a preferred future – “the way the world ought to be.” Vision paints a picture of how the world will be different because of the work that you do. Leaders also understand the POWER of vision. The right vision will release the imaginations of …
Keychain Leadership – Whiteboard Wednesday Season 8: Episode 3
On today’s Whiteboard Wednesday video, Matthew Deprez (the Church Engagement Specialist at the Fuller Youth Institute) describes how giving “keys of leadership” to young people makes a world of difference. If you’re interested in growing young people at your church, this video is for you!
The Priority Triangle – Whiteboard Wednesday Season 8: Episode 1
How church planters allocate their time – and for that matter, how all ministry leaders allocate their time – has direct impact on the effectiveness of their ministry. On today’s Whiteboard Wednesday video, Bob Carlton equips us in this area through the “Priority Triangle.”
A Multicultural Church = A Stronger Church
One of the neglected elements that can strengthen congregations is diversity within a given church. Diversity within a congregation means ethnic, generational, language, and class variation within a given church. Think of a church where members come from different groups — some are African-American, others are Asian, and others are Euro-Americans. Moreover, there are people of different age groups in …
Two Do’s and a Don’t – Whiteboard Wednesday Season 7: Episode 10
How should we come alongside someone who is suffering? On today’s Whiteboard Wednesday video, Ben Kampmeier presents two things to do… and one thing to avoid. Watch the video to gain insight for how to walk well with those who are suffering.