by Derek Sanford | Mar 31, 2025 | Articles
Because culture, clarity, and chemistry don’t show up in the job description. A few weeks ago, I was on the phone with a pastor friend who was considering stepping into a new role at a church. He asked a great question: “What kind of questions should I be asking them...
by Derek Sanford | Mar 25, 2025 | Articles
In the aftermath of the pandemic, many churches have struggled to reengage their communities—especially when it comes to volunteerism. But at our church, things look a little different. I recently sat down with Barna to talk about how Grace Church has built a thriving...
by Derek Sanford | Mar 17, 2025 | Articles
As pastors, one of our greatest responsibilities is to lead our congregations not just in worship, but in practical obedience to Christ’s commands. And one of His most essential teachings—the one He says sums up the entire Law and Prophets—is to love our...
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 | 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...
