From the TMC team: With the U.S. presidential election behind us, but surely no less societal division, frustration, and significant challenges that lie ahead, TMC aims to provide both encouragement and insight with a view toward hope. We are grateful to have such a diversity of...
It’s a natural reflex, when confronted with something momentous, to think there is something big we need to do – something grand, great, dramatic – to meet the moment. And there are many times – and many courageous people - who have risen to meet...
For several months, The Ministry Collaborative has worked to come alongside pastors, leaders, and congregations during this divisive and polarizing political season. Individuals and communities in our network have approached their ministry during this time in a variety of different ways, but all have sought...
The Ministry Collaborative has long been attuned to the complex context(s) of ministry across the United States, and beyond. The ability to assess and interpret the landscape - through education, experience, engagement, and collaboration - is vital to our mission to faithfully serve and support...
The Ministry Collaborative continues to expand both geographically and strategically with a network that spans the United States, and beyond. We remain committed to serving pastors and equipping ministry in a variety of settings, especially the “hard” places - places that don’t have as many...
Over the past few months, The Ministry Collaborative has released podcasts for a series called, When Politics Is Upstream of Faith. Our hope is to help pastors, leaders, and congregations reflect on what it means to be the Church in this political season and time...
We asked ministry leaders from around the country to respond to some key questions TMC has been engaging with in recent months. For the last few weeks, we have been sharing some of their perspectives and insights. Through their responses, we hope you encounter a...
In this final post for our series featuring ministry leaders’ responses to key questions, we return once again to the subject of metrics. Previously, we highlighted TMC podcasts and blogs on the topic, explored methodologies and foci of evaluation techniques, and recognized the power of...
The Ministry Collaborative is committed to developing pastors, ministry leaders, and congregations for creative leadership. Our focus isn’t simply on “skilling up.” Rather, we recognize and seek to address the need for growth at a much deeper level where things like sustainability, adaptivity, and intuition...