Before You Ask for Money, Tell Me Why It Matters
A budget shortfall is real, but people need to see the mission, the lives changed, and the honest next step before they can join the work.
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Leadership
Ideas for leading resilient organizations, building community, and turning vision into practical action.
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When Someone Sleeps on Church Property
When someone sleeps on church grounds, I want our response to help them turn toward care while keeping a compassionate, clear boundary.
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The STORY Framework: 5 Steps to Turn Last Year’s Stories into This Year’s Donations
You already have what you need to make a compelling case for support. The work is learning how to recognize the right stories—and move from impact to invitation.
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The Urban Pentecostal Pastor’s Role in Modern Society
Pastoral leadership that moves beyond Sunday and into the fabric of a neighborhood.
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Pentecostal Grit: Building Resilience in Urban Ministry
How leaders sustain conviction and energy when community needs never seem to end.
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Kingdom Entrepreneurs: Building Sustainable Change
How ministry and enterprise can work together to create durable community impact.
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Mission in the Heart of the City
What it means for a church to listen and respond to the life of an urban neighborhood.
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