by Rick Bergh | Feb 27, 2026 | Mission, Outreach, Rick Bergh
Outreach often feels complicated. We talk about strategies, branding, relevance, and programs. But when you strip it down, it may not be that difficult at all: find a real need in your community, and faithfully try to meet it. Then stick with it. For the Christian...
by Rick Bergh | Dec 19, 2025 | Leadership, Rick Bergh
The Advent season is such a powerful and holy opportunity—not only to prepare our hearts for Christmas but also to step beyond our walls and become visible in the community. Advent invites us to slow down, to notice longing, and to show Christ in ways that are gentle,...
by Rick Bergh | Nov 28, 2025 | Movement, Rick Bergh
I’ve been thinking about the word tweaking—not in the sense of changing our theology or reinventing the Gospel but in the sense of making small, thoughtful shifts in our mindset and practice. When it comes to church revitalization, most congregations don’t need a full...