Category Archives: goals

Branding Your Ministry – pt 2: No one’s perfect

Posted on March 12, 2011 by Rev. Alison Hyder

Last month’s post dealt with the concept of branding a church so that presents a consistent image that can drive both mission and publicity. Conversely, you could say that a strong mission identity can mold all aspects of the ministry … Continue reading →

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Appreciative Inquiry

Posted on February 18, 2011 by Rev. Alison Hyder

Of late, it seems that ministers are regularly advised to take lessons from business models. Whether inspiring volunteers or organizing a fundraiser, we’re urged to look to corporate gurus like Tom Peters. Being masters of human psychology, these people do … Continue reading →

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Clergy in Crisis

Posted on January 17, 2011 by Rev. Alison Hyder

Most people go into the ministry to make the world a better place by inspiring people to live more Godly and courageous lives. We hope to be both models and mentors to people in their struggles to find meaning out of … Continue reading →

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