Creatively connecting over the summer
During the summer, many churches in Northern Illinois face declining attendance as families focus on vacations and outdoor activities. However, churches have found creative ways to engage…
Rule of Christ was designed by the late Rev. Terry N. Gladstone, a Deacon in the Michigan Area, as a way of applying Jesus’ teachings from Matthew 18 to the life and relationships in the local church.
"For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them." ~Matthew 18:20
During the summer, many churches in Northern Illinois face declining attendance as families focus on vacations and outdoor activities. However, churches have found creative ways to engage…
The first week of August was a powerful week for the NIC United Methodist community as we volunteered at the return of the School of Congregational Development (SCD) with D…
For years, Christian Coon has been trying to figure out and codify creative metrics to help get a sense of a church’s vital ministry. Worship attendance and financial giving are still im…
As we enter the “Back to School” season, it’s a crucial time for churches to reflect on the safe spaces we offer to our children and youth through programs like Sunday School and Yo…