by Derek Sanford | Mar 3, 2025 | Articles
Part 3: Ministry Spaces: Where and How to Tell Your Stories Continuing our series inspired by Kindra Hall’s storytelling principles Stories are powerful tools for ministry, but knowing when and where to use them can be as important as knowing how to tell them....
by Derek Sanford | Feb 28, 2025 | Podcast
How to Be an Embedded Influencer, Zany Youth Group Games, Mega-Church vs. Big Church, and Giving New Life to Old Ideas Episode Summary In this episode, Derek and Danielle revisit the wild world of youth group games, discuss the differences between a...
by Derek Sanford | Feb 28, 2025 | Articles
Churches often find themselves understaffed and overstretched, yet many continue to assume volunteers can only handle minor tasks. But what if the real issue isn’t lack of time, interest, or talent—what if it’s our misconceptions? In my book, Untapped Church, I...
by Derek Sanford | Feb 24, 2025 | Articles
Navigating the Messy Middle When the Details are Not All Clear You’ve been serving on the team for a while. You’ve heard the vision cast clearly. You’ve nodded along in meetings. You’ve even seen glimpses of what could be—stories accumulating of...
by Derek Sanford | Feb 21, 2025 | Podcast
How to Be a Savvy Follower, The Megachurch & Pop Culture, Navigating the Messy Middle, and Appreciating Volunteers Episode Summary In this episode, Derek and Danielle reflect on Hollywood’s influence on megachurch culture, discuss how to reassure a team...
by Derek Sanford | Feb 17, 2025 | Articles
Inspired by the storytelling methodology of Kindra Hall, author and storytelling expert Have you ever noticed how some leaders can take even the simplest experience and turn it into a memorable story that pulls at the heartstrings, while others can share dramatic...
by Derek Sanford | Feb 14, 2025 | Podcast
How to Be a Compassionate Storyteller, Memories of the Power Team, a Helpful Metaphor, and Thinking Addition vs. Multiplication Episode Summary In this episode, Derek and Danielle reminisce about the *Power Team* and over-the-top evangelistic events, discuss...
by Derek Sanford | Feb 8, 2025 | Articles
Storytelling is for more than just sermon illustrations—compelling stories can be a catalyst for transforming team culture, casting inspiring vision, and fostering deeper connections in every facet of ministry. Whether you’re leading a staff meeting, unifying...
by Derek Sanford | Feb 8, 2025 | Articles
Inspired by the storytelling methodology of Kindra Hall, author and storytelling expert In ministry, it’s easy to feel pressure to find the perfect story for every occasion. And you certainly don’t want to be the leader who has told the same story so many times that...
