Administrators love efficiency, and people... well, people aren't always efficient. They have emotions, questions, and needs that can't be scheduled or systematized. When we're in full task-mode, we can unconsciously communicate that people are interruptions rather than the very reason we're doing ministry in the first place.

Video : " What Happened When I Visited a Church on a Monday" | YouTube @TheChurchConsultant A personal story that every church leader needs to hear When Sunday Preparation Isn't Enough Picture this: It's a Monday afternoon, and someone walks through your church doors. Not for a scheduled appointment, not for a program, but simply because they're genuinely interested in your church community. How would they be received? I recently found myself in exactly this situation, and wh

Have you ever walked down the gardening aisle at your local store and marveled at the neat rows of seed packets? Each one comes with a clear picture and detailed instructions. Want to grow peas? There's a packet for that, complete with a photo of what your harvest will look like. Herbs? Spices? Different vegetables? The packaging tells you exactly what you're investing in and what to expect.

Hello, dear friends and fellow ministry leaders! It's me again – and yes, I know what you might be thinking. "Didn't she start this YouTube channel before and then... disappear?" You're absolutely right, and honestly, it's a little embarrassing. But here I am, dusting myself off and giving content creation another shot, because sometimes the most important thing we can do is simply get back up.

Have you ever stopped to consider what your community could be if you had the power to shape it? Today, take a moment and dive into this thought-provoking question that challenges us to think beyond our church walls and into the very fabric of our neighborhoods:   "If you were the Mayor of your Zip Code, what would you want it to look like?"   This question, posed in our recent TCC Book Club discussion, isn't just an exercise in imagination. It's a call to action for Christia

We've all heard it before - that moment when someone says, "I feel called to ministry." It's a beautiful sentiment, filled with passion and purpose. But here's a truth bomb for you: a calling is not a plan.

Exciting news! I've just launched the first video in our brand new book club series, "From Vision to Reality," on YouTube. As your friendly neighborhood Church Consultant (that's me, Gabrielle B. Mills!), I'm thrilled to kick off this journey with all of you.

Excited to launch "Church Stories" podcast! Join us for wild & inspiring tales from church and nonprofit life. Learn, laugh & grow together!