by Dan Pyke | Nov 7, 2025 | Leadership Development, Ministry Tools
Last month I took part in an Assistant Instructor Workshop for Taekwondo, and one of the biggest takeaways wasn’t about kicking or form—it was about planning for emergencies. As ministry leaders, we spend so much time caring for others that we sometimes forget to plan... by Renee Embree | Mar 19, 2015 | Next Generation
Last week we chatted about why it is important to cultivate connections across the generations. Today here are some ideas of how to foster these connections. Please add your ideas to the comments. I’ve grouped the ideas into three areas Sub-groups (These are groups... by Renee Embree | Jan 22, 2015 | Uncategorized
This is the third and final installment in this blog series, as we think about singleness and the church. Thanks so much for your thoughtful comments and interaction. I welcome your comments this week too (scroll down to the very bottom). You can see the previous two... by Renee Embree | Jan 15, 2015 | Uncategorized
Last week I wrote a blog sharing four reasons churches should pay attention to singles. This week I’ll share 8 things churches can do to include singles. Next week I’ll share 7 things singles can do to build bridges with the church – this will give you... by Renee Embree | Jan 8, 2015 | Uncategorized
I’m going to venture into a topic we do not often discuss in our churches. Sometimes singles are too embarrassed to bring it up or they fear being accused of having a “whoa is me” attitude. Sometimes church leaders are too afraid of saying the wrong thing to bring it...