Small towns were once at the heart of North American life, and churches were at the heart of small towns.However, massive cultural shifts are changing rural life.This webinar will help you understand how small towns have changed and introduce you to a new approach for rural congregations.This webinar is free and perfect for church leaders […]
The Dinner Church movement is growing across the West. With traditional approaches becoming less and less effective in reaching secular populations, leaders are now reaching out for different sociologies of “doing church”. Interestingly, rebirthing a common ecclesial form from the Apostolic Era is proving to be highly effective again in creating great commission environments for […]
The Church is God's method for spreading the good news of Jesus, connecting people in community and helping the hurting in our community. Today's congregations struggle to involve their members and engage their neighborhoods. How do you inspire your congregation to try new things and reach new people? Normal churches, led by regular pastors are […]
Across North America, urban centers are growing, creating new challenges and opportunities for rural cities and towns. Rural churches, once a centerpiece of small town life, need new tools for loving their neighbors, sharing the gospel and connecting in community. In this Resilient Church Academy track, Michael Beck and Tyler Kleeberger will share their experience […]
Any congregation can start a Dinner Church, but it is easy to get overwhelmed and discouraged when trying something new. Congregations that successfully launch and maintain a Dinner Churches often face similar roadblocks. In this Resilient Church Academy Track, you'll learn basic steps you need to help your congregation understand, launch and grow a new […]
What does your neighborhood and your congregation have in common? Both are full of people who dedicate tremendous energy to passions and hobbies. In this Resilient Church Academy track, you will learn a process for helping people reimagine the fun activities they do in their free time as a starting point for launching a Fresh […]
Most congregations have struggled to reengage their participants since the COVID-19 pandemic. While leading change is difficult, there are tried and true practices which will help any leader cast a new vision for what their church can be. In this Resilient Church Academy track, you will learn straightforward methods for using weekend gatherings, digital media […]
In North America, the nuclear family is often isolated and focused on its own needs and pleasures. The result is not just loneliness and economic pressure, but a lost opportunity to witness to our neighbors how God can create a new kind of family, inspired by the life and teachings of Jesus. In this Resilient […]
The Church is God's method for spreading the good news of Jesus, connecting people in community and helping the hurting in our community. Today's congregations struggle to involve their members and engage their neighborhoods. How do you inspire your congregation to try new things and reach new people? Normal churches, led by regular pastors are […]
As one of the fastest-growing segments of North America, the Latino Community represents a massive opportunity for evangelism. While traditional Latino churches continue to thrive, there is also a need for innovative approaches to sharing the gospel. In this webinar, you’ll get to know the Latino Community in North America and learn how innovative approaches […]
Como uno de los segmentos de más rápido crecimiento de América del Norte, la comunidad Hispana Latina (62.1 millones en 2020) representa una gran oportunidad para el evangelismo. Si bien las iglesias Hispanas Latinas tradicionales continúan prosperando, también existe la necesidad de enfoques innovadores para compartir el evangelio. En este seminario web, conocerá a la […]
“Ultimately each church will be evaluated by only one thing. It’s disciples.” (Neil Cole, Ordinary Hero) Yet, local churches struggle to formulate an approach to helping their members grow to look like Jesus and engage in God's mission. What if you could help people grow in their faith, connect deeper to your congregation, and identify […]
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