February is black history month thanks to the efforts of Carter G. Woodson, who formed the first organization to promote the scientific study of black… Read More »Black History: The US Catholic Church Prayerful Response
This is my first post in a new blog using MissionInsite for community research and church development, available exclusively to ACST and MissionInsite subscribers. I… Read More »See, Know, and Serve
It’s time to be prepared for the church’s annual report as you’ve been contemplating, in tandem, the importance of vision casting. So who are your… Read More »What is Your Local Impact?
The word “comparison” can have a negative connotation at first glance. We teach our young children not to compare themselves to what others do or… Read More »The Point of Comparison
“There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens” (Ecclesiastes 3:1) because our God is The God of Order.… Read More »God is The God of Order
You can cultivate a close-knit community with digital tools and online resources to bring people closer together. You can also create a safe, secure online… Read More »7 Ways Technology Can Improve Your Church
The importance of vision casting to invest in the church’s future by achieving long-term goals and advancing the community’s health has to be inclusive of… Read More »What Makes the Church Body Unique
Once you have defined your community, the next step is uploading your congregation into your computer system. This crucial step, as shared in the recently… Read More »Why an Updated Address List Matters for Your Church
Are you ever surprised when someone says, “Wow! Christmas just snuck right up on me!” or “I can’t believe I forgot your birthday. I meant… Read More »Why You Should Plan Your Church Events a Year Ahead
Most of what is done in the church is done in the context of community. We learn from one another, serve together, meet each other’s… Read More »Context of Community
People everywhere are yearning for meaning, purpose, and hope. Scarcely able to express this need, most have settled for an introspective existence, unaware of the… Read More »Who Are The People in Your Neighborhood?
It’s nearly impossible to turn on talk radio, podcasts, or the news and not hear the economy as a top ten topic. It’s all over… Read More »Churches are Impacted by the Economic Downturn
