In the intricate tapestry of a thriving church, the foundation of its health often rests upon the vitality of its staff. A profound realization struck me recently when my wife likened each staff member to a puzzle piece rather than a mere ingredient in a melting pot....
In an era dominated by social media, churches find themselves at a crossroads where effective communication is paramount for reaching their communities. However, in the pursuit of visibility, some churches unintentionally contribute to the noise rather than standing...
If you have to, use words The Story of John Wendt and a Willingness to Move by Dan Mathewson When I asked John Wendt the typical how ya doing, he sincerely answered: “Better than I deserve.” I learned that John is a man who has no time for fluff, exaggeration, or...
Backbone Made of Steel and a Heart of Gold by Bethany Gaddis No matter what country you live in, being a single parent is a tough job. There is only one pair of shoulders to carry the burdens of your children and only two hands to provide for their needs. It requires...
Battle Blankets: Unlikely Armour, Unlikely Warriors by April Clemmer A peek into Kassidy Julian’s calendar would make your head spin! She is a 21-year-old student at Ivy Tech Community College. She also has a full-time job at Gordon Foods and to top it off, she is...
What we talk about when we talk about Jesus by Dan Mathewson Culture is very different in Spokane, WA compared to Knoxville, TN. My wife Jenna and I have made a few good friends, one of whom is Jess. She’s a twenty-nine-year-old poet who identifies as queer...
Nose pressed up to the glass by Lee Ann Martin At Design373 we have made as our mission to market to the Community and the Crowd. This is part of the concentric circles that Rick Warren uses in his book, The Purpose Driven Church. In that he lists the circles as the...
“The Why” Behind D373 by Lee Ann Martin Some time ago I listened to a TED talk called, “The Why,” by Simon Sinek. It was a business leadership talk that one of my team members recommended, so I poured a cup of coffee, sat down and started the video. The next 15...
Where it all began by Lee Ann Martin D373 actually began with a dream and a prayer over 30 years ago. I like to call it one of my life “A-ha moments.” You know, those moments that you look back on and realize that it was God stepping into a seemingly normal day and...
