Communicating Timeless Truths in a Text-Happy World Our world has changed, and so has the way we communicate. We’ve gone from writing letters to typing emails, and now we’re in the age of 280-character tweets and 😍-filled texts. As communicators of the gospel,...
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, 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...
Jeff Hoglen Church Growth, Church Leadership
Developing a Leadership System for Sustainable Church Growth
Aug 21, 2024
When it comes to church growth, leadership is a game changer. It’s what keeps the church alive and thriving—not just...
Jeff Hoglen Church Health, Church Leadership
Handling Sexual Misconduct in the Church
Aug 12, 2024
In recent months and years, we've seen some of the most well-known pastors fall morally. These aren’t just isolated...
Jeff Hoglen Church Leadership, Church Planting
Celebrating Small Wins: Fuel for the Journey
Aug 2, 2024
In the midst of the whirlwind that is church leadership, it’s easy to get fixated on the big dreams—the grand visions...
Dave Workman Church Leadership
The Grip of Leadership
Jul 31, 2024
What a start to the week. The self-removal of an incumbent from a presidential horserace is history in the making. As...
Jeff Hoglen Church Leadership, Church Planting
Fired Up and Focused: Leading Your Church with Vision
Jul 22, 2024
Listen up, church planters! You've got the fire in your belly, the passion for Christ, and the drive to build...
Ron Edmondson Church Leadership
After a great day of teaching, Jesus faced the critics
Jul 17, 2024
And when Jesus had finished these parables, he went away from there, and coming to his hometown he taught them in...
Ron Edmondson Church Leadership
10 Ways I Attempt to Be a Leader of Leaders
Jul 10, 2024
I try to be a leader of leaders. I love, welcome and appreciate followers, but as much as possible I want to lead...
Dave Workman Church Leadership
Pastoring in the Consumer Era
Jul 5, 2024
I love pastors. Been there, done it, got the proverbial t-shirt. It’s a tough gig. The job of pastoring is broad...
Jeff Hoglen Church Health, Church Leadership
When You’re Away: Measuring Church Leadership
Jun 28, 2024
The ultimate measure of your leadership isn’t just about delivering great sermons or organizing events—it’s about how...