Words are powerful. As leaders, the words we use make a difference. A huge difference. In my post about life-giving statements Jesus made, I shared some things Jesus said that can encourage us today. As we seek to be like Him, we have an opportunity within our...
Everything rises and falls on leadership. As pastors, teachers, and church planters, we should be life-long learners, especially in the area of leadership.
Dave Alford Church Leadership, Church Planting
Healthy Leaders Make Healthy Churches
Nov 6, 2024
One thing my leadership experiences have taught me is that the health of the organization I’m leading depends on me....
Jeff Hoglen Church Health, Church Leadership
Becoming an Encouraging Leader
Nov 4, 2024
One of the simplest yet most powerful things we can do as church leaders is encourage people. Think about it—who...
Brian Jones Church Leadership, Communication / Preaching
Are You A LEADER (who has to preach) or A PREACHER (who has to lead)?
Nov 1, 2024
I want you to be brutally honest with yourself because how you answer this simple question should determine the focus...
Jeff Hoglen Church Leadership, Technology
The Ultimate Guide to Church Management Software
Oct 30, 2024
Hey everyone! If you're anything like me, managing the daily grind at church can sometimes feel like you’re juggling...
Jeff Hoglen Church Growth, Church Health, Church Leadership, Featured
Empowering Leaders and Unleashing Spiritual Gifts
Oct 24, 2024
Hey there, fellow shepherds and church leaders! Let's get real for a minute about something that should be lighting a...
Ron Edmondson Church Leadership, Church Planting, Church Revitalization
4 Limitations Pastors Unknowingly Set For Their Church
Oct 16, 2024
I often say, “You limit what you control.” There are limitations pastors unknowingly set for their church. It’s often...
Jeff Hoglen Church Leadership, Church Planting
The Ministry Mullet: How to Balance Leadership and Relationships
Oct 7, 2024
When you hear the word mullet, you probably think of that infamous hairstyle: business in the front, party in the...
Bill Tenny-Brittian Church Health, Church Leadership
Stop Ignoring the 5 Leadership Selection Mistakes Churches Make
Oct 2, 2024
Selecting the right leaders is critical for a church’s growth and success. However, many (probably most) churches make...
Jeff Hoglen Church Health, Church Leadership
Pastoral Succession: Don’t Panic, Here’s Your Friendly Guide!
Sep 25, 2024
Hey there, church family! So, your longtime pastor is thinking about retirement, huh? Maybe you're feeling a mix of...
Dave Workman Church Leadership, Discipleship
Where Are All the Leaders?
Sep 23, 2024
In a recent email blast to subscribers (www.elementalgroup.org), I asked for a response to a simple question: As a...
Jeff Hoglen Church Health, Church Leadership
Building Church Unity Amid Political Tensions
Sep 6, 2024
Let’s face it—our world is more polarized than ever. Whether it’s politics, social issues, or just the latest...
Jeff Hoglen Church Health, Church Leadership
Leadership Succession: Not Just for the Big Dogs
Aug 23, 2024
Hey, church planters! Get ready because we’re diving into leadership succession—a topic that might seem like it's only...