Don’t Give Up Too Soon in Church Community Engagement

Why Perseverance Matters in Church Community Engagement

It’s a common pattern: you launch a new ministry or outreach effort with excitement and energy, only to feel that momentum start to fade. In those moments, many leaders make a critical mistake — they give up too soon.

But relationship-based ministry doesn’t move in straight lines. As Katie Bostick, one of our upcoming workshop speakers, says:

“Our time may move linearly, but engagement, connection, growth, and spirit rarely do.”

In my latest blog, I share three practical ways for churches to keep going, stay flexible, and celebrate small wins — even when progress feels slow or uneven.

Read the full article on church community engagement perseverence on the North Star Strategies’ website »