Communication IS Formation
As Advent draws near, congregations pulse with anticipation. Advent wreaths glow as we gather to light the candles, calling us to Peace, Joy, Love, and Hope. The scent of evergreen …
Formation Through Communication:
Strategies for Impactful Engagement During Advent One of the most powerful tools a church has is its communication, especially during seasons like Advent, when people seek meaning and connection.. Based …
Leveraging a Hybrid Approach to Connect at Christmas
Formation goes beyond teaching—it’s about creating spaces where values come alive through communication. In this video, Hannah Graham explores how intentional communication strategies to promote Christmas events can serve as …
Is your Website Ready for Christmas?
The day after Thanksgiving, grab your mobile phone and pull up your church’s website. Try to find information about your church’s Christmas worship services. At Christmas, it would be easy …
Cultivating Collaborators: Developing Your Helper Base Through Scaffolding
“If you need something done, ask a busy person.” I’ve heard clergy and lay leaders chirp the adage—often with humor, sometimes with well-deserved pride. But I’ve also heard it muttered …
Building Together: How Collaboration Transformed VBS in the Diocese of East Carolina
Faced with post-pandemic leadership burnout combined with pressure to offer Vacation Bible School (VBS) as a way of becoming “normal” church again, Emily Gowdy Canady found a collaborative way to …
Google Workspace for Nonprofits – FREE tools to facilitate collaboration
Do you need to organize individuals and information for a collaborative project or ongoing shared leadership? Google Workspace for Nonprofits is a great choice—nonprofits can qualify for this extensive suite …
Enhancing Collaboration with Digital Tools
In today’s digital landscape, the tools we use to foster collaboration can be powerful, but they are only as effective as the environment we create around them. It’s a common …
Maintaining Confidence When Tech Moves Faster Than We Do
It’s more than fair to feel unstable amidst the constant arrival of new tools and products, especially with the ongoing explosion of AI. Every other tool or technique is marketed …
What is Adaptive Leadership? 10 Characteristics
Adaptive leadership—it’s a term that gets thrown around a lot these days. Everyone seems to be discussing the need to be “adaptive,” especially in our fast-changing world. But what does …