December 25, 2013

12 Days of Christmas 2013: Days 1-3










Merry Christmas from ECF Vital Practices! For each of the 12 Days of Christmas, we are unwrapping one of our top 12 posts of 2013. These reflect the most popular Vestry Papers, Vital Posts, Tools/YourTurn, and Webinars that were published during the year. Thank you for all your comments, feedback, and support of ECF Vital Practices.

We look forward to another year of great resources and tools, inspiring posts, engaging webinars, and conversations for strengthening the leadership and vitality of the Episcopal Church. 

December 25
Vital Posts – Showing Up (Or Not…)
Though it matters, commitment to church is not just about showing up. In “Showing Up (Or Not…)" Jeremy Sierra shares how showing up to church is also about being connected enough to grow. 




December 26
Vestry Papers -
Getting to the ‘Why?’
In the Episcopal Church, our congregations, dioceses, and other organizations depend on the commitment and sacrifice of its lay and clergy leaders. Miguel Escobar shares stories in “Getting to the ‘Why’” to illustrate why it is vital that we learn to imbue our everyday leadership with a strong sense of shared purpose.


December 27
Tools/Your Turn -
10 Icebreaker Questions to Ask Your Church’s Facebook Page
Stuck about how to get people engaged on your congregation's Facebook Page? Laura Leist Catalano shared “10 Icebreaker Questions to Ask Your Church’s Facebook Page” in Your Turn that can help you get the conversation started.