F. Douglas Powe, Jr.

Integrative Thinker, Author, Professor, Resource for Congregations and Father

[Lewis Center at WTS @LewisLeadership]

Congregations that want to live missionally need to embody 4 key characteristics, says @fdpjr. Missional congregations must be connected to their context, bound by a common story, open to innovation, and guided by a godly vision. https://t.co/EvSbzGjaQb

[Lewis Center at WTS @LewisLeadership]

What happens when a congregation trusts God for big change? Doug Powe (@fdpjr) speaks with author and pastor Dawn Darwin Weaks (@dawndw) about the rebirth of Connection Christian Church and how to lead change well. https://t.co/7d2MYGflvX

[United Methodist News @UMNS]

Author Andy Stanton-Henry explains how the practice of gratitude can change the way we view our community and our world. For leaders, gratitude isn’t merely an essential personal spiritual practice, he writes in @LewisLeadership. https://t.co/C98CCHQ56l

[Lewis Center at WTS @LewisLeadership]

If your congregation relies on leadership teams to make ministry happen, the vitality of your church depends on these groups working well. Ann Michel describes five characteristics generally displayed in strong ministry teams. https://t.co/BjzVdRfG2P

[Lewis Center at WTS @LewisLeadership]

Teresa Stewart has faith in the future of small congregations because she has faith in a God who shows up even in small and forgotten places. Small churches are critical learning labs as we navigate a future far too complex for one-size-fits-all ministry. https://t.co/YROZ6hoMJc

[Lewis Center at WTS @LewisLeadership]

.@WesleyTheoSem and the Lewis Center together offer the premiere Doctor of Ministry in Church Leadership Excellence. With this track, clergy will receive the knowledge, skills, and motivation to increase service, vitality, and growth. Apply now for May 24. https://t.co/Zbv1xiXzRY

[Lewis Center at WTS @LewisLeadership]

What’s required to bring about meaningful change in your church? @fdpjr & Lovett Weems maintain that genuine change also involves continuity. They outline strategies for sustaining key traditions & systems while also pursuing new initiatives & innovations. https://t.co/QR67KWW5dr

[Lewis Center at WTS @LewisLeadership]

Small church expert Dr. Lew Parks describes five indices of health and vitality for small to mid-sized congregations that contribute to “dynamic equilibrium.” Read now, download free, and share. https://t.co/6C5KrxmYAv

[Lewis Center at WTS @LewisLeadership]

Recruitment efforts based on general appeals invariably fall flat. Lewis Center Director Doug Powe (@fdpjr) says it’s far more effective to generate interest through firsthand testimonies and personal invitations to individuals or groups. https://t.co/OP0E8q6GJR

[United Methodist News @UMNS]

Ann Michel of @LewisLeadership explains that delegation and collaboration are more than effective leadership strategies. They are acts of faith that imitate the way God chooses to engage humankind in God’s mission. https://t.co/POovs3DsKI

[Lewis Center at WTS @LewisLeadership]

Churches can improve outreach efforts by focusing on people nearby. Those attending activities in your building, family/friends of members, and immediate neighbors already know something about your church. And you know important things about them as well. https://t.co/h02Flc6Auo

[Lewis Center at WTS @LewisLeadership]

Congregations that want to live missionally need to embody 4 key characteristics, says @fdpjr. Missional congregations must be connected to their context, bound by a common story, open to innovation, and guided by a godly vision. https://t.co/EvSbzGjaQb

[Lewis Center at WTS @LewisLeadership]

Tanya Campen describes how engaging children through active wondering creates space for them to share freely and nurtures honest conversation. She equips teachers and guides to shepherd children in the holy work of active wondering. https://t.co/tuLJACu6Ve

[Lewis Center at WTS @LewisLeadership]

Many churches see a need to reconfigure their staffing in this new era. @Susan_Beaumont outlines five guidelines to frame a better conversation about the design of your church’s staffing structure. https://t.co/KqXDc0DXRp

[Lewis Center at WTS @LewisLeadership]

What happens when a congregation trusts God for big change? Doug Powe (@fdpjr) speaks with author and pastor Dawn Darwin Weaks (@dawndw) about the rebirth of Connection Christian Church and how to lead change well. https://t.co/7d2MYGflvX

[Lewis Center at WTS @LewisLeadership]

How can a congregation move beyond having a small percentage of congregants doing the lion’s share of the work? Doug Powe (@fdpjr) outlines four simple strategies to expand the pool of participants in your church’s ministry. https://t.co/264F6DUkCc

[Lewis Center at WTS @LewisLeadership]

Recruitment efforts based on general appeals invariably fall flat. Lewis Center Director Doug Powe (@fdpjr) says it’s far more effective to generate interest through firsthand testimonies and personal invitations to individuals or groups. https://t.co/OP0E8q6GJR

[Lewis Center at WTS @LewisLeadership]

How can Christian educators maximize the potential for learning in both hybrid and virtual classrooms? Doug Powe (@fdpjr) speaks with author and pastor Tanya Campen about the holy work of #Christianeducation. https://t.co/43E6VHcE7G

[Lewis Center at WTS @LewisLeadership]

What is God calling your church to do in the near future given your church’s mission and context? D. Powe (@fdpjr) and Lovett Weems outline key considerations for leaders seeking to innovate while also sustaining what is most essential in their ministries. https://t.co/V7EWcuyx9X

[Lewis Center at WTS @LewisLeadership]

Summer is the perfect time for a congregation to test possible changes through short-term experiments. Doug Powe (@fdpjr) offers four considerations to guide an experimental approach to implementing new ideas. https://t.co/p6MFeHhyNy