In recent years, the role of the Church in America has undergone a series of complicated shifts. While people have always looked to churches as important community spaces, the changing needs of society have been reflected in a changing idea of what churc…

In the early stages of the covid pandemic, many churches across the United States temporarily closed their physical buildings to prevent the spread of the virus. As a response to government mandates and health guidelines, religious gatherings were restri…

Dear Pastors & Church Leaders,

I trust this message finds you well in your ministerial endeavors. Today, I'd like to share a personal story that holds valuable insights for us as follow-up ministers, especially when it comes to addressing reconciliation…

The experience of using a tool without reading its instructions mirrors our approach to the Bible. Just as I had a tool and learned its intricacies through trial and error, so too do we often attempt to navigate life's challenges without delving into the…

In the journey of faith, stepping out in obedience often brings us face-to-face with challenges and opposition. As a part of your ministry's follow-up efforts, you'll encounter members who are navigating these stormy waters of faith. Here's how you can p…

Introduction: In a world filled with challenges and complexities, the human mind seeks to unravel problems, overcome obstacles, and forge a path toward progress. This unyielding desire to solve problems, dubbed "Problem Solver's Itus," by yours truly, me…

Introduction: Hypocrisy is a prevalent issue within church organizations, and its effects can be far-reaching. Unchurched individuals often have specific views about the Christian church, which can be both critical and hopeful. In this blog, we will expl…

As pastors and church leaders, let's imagine if Jesus walked into our churches today. What changes would He make? How would we respond to His suggestions? Would we hold on to the familiar ways, saying, "This is how we do it at...?"

Perhaps Jesus would b…

Active Listening in Ministry Follow Up

At JethMo Ministries, we recognize the vital importance of active listening in our follow-up efforts.

In many churches, members often find themselves in passive roles, sitting and absorbing essential spiritual guida…

Role Play Scenario: Comforting the Grieving Widow

Setting: John, accompanied by Mary, a co-follow-up minister, visits the grieving widow, Sarah, who lost her husband and has two sons, Tim and Alex. Sarah is sitting in the living room, looking visibly s…

Hiring an outside consultant to independently observe and report on your ministry can be beneficial for the following reasons:

• Objective Perspective: An external consultant brings a fresh and unbiased viewpoint, free from internal biases or preconceived …

Fake News! What To Do?

In today's world, it has been suggested that religion's role as a restraint on behavior has been replaced by therapy, viewing restraint as unhealthy repression. The decline of Christianity in certain regions has led to a shift in…

Michael Brown's Personal Reflection on Creation

Introduction: The concept of creation, as depicted in the Bible, revolves around the belief in God as the divine Creator of the universe and everything within it, with Genesis 1 and 2 providing the primary…

Posted on July 28, 2023

The function of ministerial consultation services has grown increasingly significant in the landscape of religious organizations, which is always shifting and evolving. These specialist services provide religious groups looking t…

When I joined the Protestant church in the mid-90s, it was my first experience with it other than my Catholic upbringing. I was used to 45-minute sermons and people not connecting with each other. The idea of a small group was foreign to me, but I was in…

Pastors' wives come in all shapes and sizes. We arrive to ministry with a wide range of cultural backgrounds, educations, careers, and family dynamics. Just like the congregants of the churches in which we serve we have experiences with loss, trauma, dep…