I have come to understand that the planning and execution of a pastoral transition can make a significant difference in the fruitfulness of both a pastor and congregation in the months ahead. There are a number of resources that I have used to develop tools which I have used in transition. You can find these […]
I have come to understand that the planning and execution of a pastoral transition can make a significant difference in the fruitfulness of both a pastor and congregation in the months ahead. There are a number of resources that I have used to develop tools which I have used in transition. You can find these […]
I appreciate both of these posts from Leading Ideas – Mutual Mentoring and Leaders Stay Young. Firestarter “is a way to recognize churches that have ignited ideas and sparked brilliant communication.” A good question is raised at Should the Church Have More in Common with Apple?
I have continued to pitch micro churches as a way of finding renewal within The United Methodist Church and building Christian communities where non religious and nominally religious people are becoming deeply committed Christians. I am currently working on training leaders to launch these faith communities. I hope that by the end of August there […]
Reflections on saying farewell at My See You Later. New Website for Church Leaders Highlights 20-Plus Religion Sites I was inspired by technology fast Friday A great Job Opening 😉
As Pastor of Resurrection Online, I am currently working with leaders to launch micro churches where someone gathers 10 to 20 people to worship together with Resurrection Online and continue to grow, give and serve as a community together. This would be an opportunity to be a missionary to your neighbors. Check out this video […]
This is a very rough draft of a document which may guide the life of Resurrection micro church leaders. Will you please share with me your thoughts, feelings and opinions in the comments? —– To be considered as a potential micro church leader, a person will: affirm the essentials of the Christian faith, enunciated in […]
In North America, the church is failing to live up to its mission to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. Since 1990 over 150 United Methodist churches have closed every year. During this same period of time, internet usage has exploded. Since 1990 the internet grew by 100 percent every […]
What if entrepreneurial small group leaders were asked to equip others to invite people to Christ and multiply small groups? What if these groups participated in worship and discipleship together? What if these leaders were asked to oversee the networks of small groups which they helped to initiate? What if faithful and effective leaders were […]
This morning I am headed with the team of senior staff at Resurrection to a retreat center in Missouri about 90 minutes away. I love to get away with other members of the staff to spend time together and dream about the future of the church. According to the last email update, here is the […]
tough questions from an upper elementary student about missions and Santa Roman Catholic Practices in United Methodist Worship? Great question and response… Great questions for Evaluation of weekend worship The Simplicity Beyond Complexity – a great quote shared among leaders that I respect. A great reminder for me right now at Get to vs. have […]
Rev. Andrew Conard 