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Ministry Transformation Lab

The structure and support you need to innovate

The Ministry Transformation Lab emphasizes process over product.

What makes a Ministry Transformation Lab unique?

More Than an Idea

Innovation that’s rooted in one ministry idea might create change for a season. Innovation rooted in a new process for developing ministry can be replicated again and again. Our Theological Innovation Process emphasizes the long game, not quick fixes. You’ll journey with a team of people from your faith community for 18 months as you develop, test, and launch a new ministry.

Learn to Listen

Your team will learn a new process for developing innovative ministries that’s rooted in listening deeply to the needs and assets present in your community and to the Holy Spirit. Then you’ll prototype ministry ideas in your context.

Reflect Theologically

Rather than simply a shiny new idea, innovation in your ministry must be led by the Holy Spirit. Throughout the Theological Innovation Process, your Innovation Team will reflect theologically so that God and transformed lives remain front and center.

Journey With Others

Your Innovation Team will be surrounded by the support and guidance you need to innovate faithfully without becoming stressed out or overwhelmed. You’ll experience encouragement and regular coaching from the Lab staff as your team reimagines ministry in your unique context.

Ministry Transformation Labs launch throughout the year, based on your faith community’s needs.

“Working with the Ministry Leadership Center has given our leadership team a space to grow together and in their understanding of ministry for our community through Collierville UMC. Each month this creates more excitement as our leaders are owning a new purpose and seeing the vast possibilities for transformation of lives in Collierville.” – Rev. Dr. Deborah Suddarth, Senior Pastor, Collierville United Methodist Church

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We Know You're Busy

We believe innovation isn’t just an “add-on” for your ministry. We believe it IS ministry, and the work of innovating can’t wait. We can help you reimagine ministry while avoiding exhaustion and burnout.