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...
Ministry Collaborative program staff (Ryan Bonfiglio, Adam Mixon, Adam Borneman, and Jennifer Watley Maxell) discuss how God's voice comes from surprising places, what the Creation lesson teaches us, and the sermon they would like to preach to the American church at this moment....
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...
Ministry Collaborative program staff (Beth Daniel, Amy Valdez Barker, Jennifer Watley Maxell, and Mark Ramsey) discuss strength and weakness in Christ, the price of discipleship, and what they would preach to the world today. ...
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...
Ministry Collaborative program staff (Jennifer Watley Maxell, Adam Mixon, Adam Borneman, and Ryan Bonfiglio) discuss the importance of creating hope locally, speaking prophetically and compassionately, and being thoughtful about what we need to recover....
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...
This seems to be the season of “more” in many churches. Either folks want more, need more, or lament they don’t have more. What we really need to thrive are more young people. Or young families. Or more babies and kids (especially the kind that don’t make noise...
Ministry Collaborative program staff (Mark Ramsey, Beth Daniel, Amy Valdez Barker, and Jennifer Watley Maxell) discuss the lovely surprise of optimism, the importance of looking out for community and support, and why we need to continue to root ourselves in Scripture. ...