Sep 22, 2026
Stories
For those who lead, the list can feel especially relentless. And somewhere along the way, we can begin to believe that faithfulness means keeping up with all of it. But what if stopping is part of faithfulness, too?
Sep 2, 2026
News
Texas Methodist Foundation, in partnership with Wesleyan Impact Partners, announces the national expansion of Courageous Congregations Collaborate (C3), a transformative initiative equipping churches to clarify purpose, strengthen leadership, and deepen neighborhood engagement.
Aug 31, 2026
Stories
What if our full calendars leave little room for the conversations that matter? What if we're spending so much energy keeping programs running that we have less capacity to notice the people right in front of us?
Jul 28, 2026
Stories
For nearly five years, C3 has accompanied congregations as they practice discernment, adaptive leadership, and neighborhood-centered ministry. When we decided we wanted to offer a bilingual cohort, we could have just translated the participant materials into Spanish and called it good.
Jul 21, 2026
News
Texas Methodist Foundation (TMF) has awarded $1.2 million to 40 churches and nonprofit ministries across Texas and New Mexico who ground their practices in long-term relationships and on the assets and gifts already at work in the neighborhoods and communities they serve. Selected as part of TMF’s Spring 2026 grant cycle, these ministries serve different needs — from healthcare and mental health to food security, youth development, and education — but share a common approach. Along with delivering programs, they are fully present and committed to those they serve over the long term, coming alongside individuals and families through seasons of crisis and helping them flourish.
Jun 30, 2026
Stories
In church leadership, it’s easy to assume that the most important things are the most visible things. Bigger attendance. Bigger budgets. Bigger programs. Bigger impact. We don’t arrive at those assumptions thoughtlessly or maliciously. These are simply the measurements we’ve inherited. They’re what we know how to count. But what if some of the most important signs of flourishing are harder to see?