Resources and Services
Taking the LPLI is the first step in a journey that leads to leadership growth and enhanced ministry effectiveness. The Lewis Center for Church Leadership offers tools to guide you along the way.
The following resources represent some of the ways that the Lewis Center assists LPLI users and other church leaders develop fruitful ministry:
- Leading Ideas is a free biweekly electronic newsletter issued by the Lewis Center for Church Leadership providing thoughtful, relevant, and succinct information for church leaders.
- Funding Your Church's Vision resources and events provide helpful information on stewardship and finances so that congregations can enhance their resources for ministry in challenging times.
- "50 Ways to Build Strength" is a series of tip sheets offering practical, actionable strategies for churches to build strength in ministries vital to growth such as welcoming, participation, communication, stewardship, adult education, and children and youth ministries.
- Books and Curriculum offered by the Lewis Center present the work of Lewis Center staff authors and other leadership experts. The Discoveries: Insights for Church Leadership series is a partnership with Abingdon Press.
- Doctor of Ministry study in the Church Leadership Excellence Track focuses on the personal issues and public practices of those called to lead the church toward the coming reign of God. The combined resources of Wesley faculty and the Lewis Center for Church Leadership bring depth and energy to this D.Min. track.
- Lewis Center Research Initiatives inform church practices through targeted, applied research on vital issues.
For more resources go to www.churchleadership.com
