Reflections & Research
Discover what we are learning about what helps pastors thrive
January 21, 2020
Jeffrey Kaster: Why I love program evaluation
Yes, many people think evaluation is a chore. But done right, it can be an astonishingly effective tool in building excellent ministry, writes the director of a Youth in Theology and Ministry program.
read moreabout Jeffrey Kaster: Why I love program evaluationNovember 12, 2019
Dave Odom: How do I make my program sustainable?
Planning for the future is not primarily about trimming costs or adding a bit of revenue. A strategic sustainability plan involves regularly revisiting foundational questions about your program’s purpose and impact.
read moreabout Dave Odom: How do I make my program sustainable?November 12, 2019
Don’t be afraid of a future with more bivocational ministers
With collaboration and clear communication, bivocational ministry can be an opportunity to innovate and thrive, says a professor and counselor for ministers.
read moreabout Don’t be afraid of a future with more bivocational ministersOctober 29, 2019
Manuela Casti Yeagley: Listen to the voices of women in ministry
Women in ministry benefit from seeing other women pastoring, says the lead researcher of the Flourishing in Ministry project. That’s why it’s important to witness and learn from the real experiences of women clergy.
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