Author Matt Lyons

Your church may have more resources than you think! In this episode Jacqueline Jones-Smith explains how Christ Church in St. Petersburg, Florida, once slated for…

Most churches moved so quickly into digital ministry in 2020 that they have not had a chance to think about lessons learned or what comes…

What strategies support and encourage young people entering ministry? In this episode Bishop Janice Huie shares the importance of listening deeply to young people, embracing…

How can Advent be special in a year when so much is different? Professor of Worship Anna Petrin shares ideas for bringing Advent from the…

Bishop William Willimon says truth telling is critical to faithful leadership. In this episode he speaks about a pastor’s call to preach unabashedly the truth…

How can youth ministry be more than fun and games? In this episode we speak with Andy Root about how youth can find identity and…

We don’t typically associate a thriving church with having a part-time pastor. Journalist and pastor Jeffrey MacDonald begs to differ as he discusses with us…

How can clergy thrive in ministry? In this episode we speak with Dr. Matt Bloom, Research Professor at Notre Dame’s Mendoza College of Business and…

How can your congregation initiate conversations about race? And how can pastors prepare themselves for this important work? In this episode Michael R. Fisher Jr.…