Christmas is here again, and you can feel it everywhere—the trees, the lights, and the never-ending cycle of Christmas music (yes, I love it, but I also hit my limit after hearing “Last Christmas” on repeat). This season is special for so many reasons, but one thing I...
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 Workman Church Leadership, Church Planting
Seven at Seventy
Sep 4, 2023
Last week, I had a defining moment: I turned 70. Although I didn’t feel any different from the day before, it still...
Jeff Hoglen Church Leadership, Church Planting, Church Revitalization
3 Questions That Keep Me Going In Ministry
Sep 1, 2023
If you have been in ministry for more than a minute, you know it's no walk in the park. In church planting, the roller...
Ron Edmondson Church Health, Church Leadership, Church Revitalization
The Quickest Way to Spur Organizational Change
Aug 30, 2023
Do you want to know the fastest way to encourage change? I have practiced this one for years, and it almost always...
Steve Sjogren Church Health, Church Leadership, Servant Evangelism
Church Planting… or Church Connoisseur-ism
Aug 28, 2023
I made a decision a long time ago that I never want to be thought of as a negative person, but some things are too...
Charles Ridley Church Growth, Church Health, Church Leadership
Two Painful Requirements of Constructive Change
Aug 25, 2023
Every individual, group, organization, and certainly, every church periodically faces the challenge of changing. It...
Jeff Hoglen Church Leadership, Church Planting
Church Planting Reality: No Silver Bullets
Aug 18, 2023
There are no silver bullets in church planting. Anyone hocking a book or course called "3 Steps to easy church...
Brian Jones Church Health, Church Leadership, Church Revitalization
The High Price Of Inaction
Aug 16, 2023
I guarantee there’s a decision you’ve been putting off that, if you postpone it any longer, it is going to cost you...
Ron Edmondson Church Leadership, Coaching, Discipleship
4 Suggestions for Finding the Right Mentor
Aug 2, 2023
I have had many mentors who have invested deeply in my life. The person I am is in great part because of others...
Jason Taylor Church Health, Church Leadership, Church Planting
7 Ways to Increase Your Baptisms
Jul 28, 2023
We all know that Jesus is the one who brings salvation to those who do not believe yet. He is in charge of “making...
Jeff Hoglen Church Health, Church Leadership, Church Planting
Are You a Team Player?
Jul 24, 2023
The definition of "team player" can vary greatly. It's interesting how different perspectives exist, both in the...
Steve Sjogren Church Health, Church Leadership
A Key Question Leaders Need To Ask
Jul 21, 2023
One of the biggest questions you as a leader need to ask: “Are those who report to me headed in the same direction as...
Jeff Hoglen Church Growth, Church Health, Church Leadership
Evaluating Leadership Structures
Jul 19, 2023
The role of leadership in any organization can be a complex one, especially in churches. Traditional leadership...