I recently saw this graphic of a fisherman quietly fixing his nets by the shore while the sea churns wildly. It reminds us that sometimes the most meaningful work doesn’t happen during the chaos but in those quieter moments that precede it. For those of us in...
Everything rises and falls on leadership. As pastors, teachers, and church planters, we should be life-long learners, especially in the area of leadership.
Bill Easum Church Leadership, Church Planting
From Horses to the Moon: Something to Think About
Dec 4, 2024
I want you to think about the title of this blog post and ask yourself, “What has this to do with religion?” Here are...
Jeff Hoglen Church Leadership, Outreach and Evangelism
3 Holiday Outreach Ideas Any Church Can Do
Dec 2, 2024
The holidays can be overwhelming for church leaders. Between planning Christmas services, managing volunteers who are...
Jeff Hoglen Church Leadership, Church Planting
Planting a Life-Giving Church
Nov 20, 2024
The journey of planting a life-giving church begins with understanding God's unique calling for your ministry. Having...
Jeff Hoglen Church Leadership, Communication / Preaching
Emojis and Exegesis
Nov 13, 2024
Communicating Timeless Truths in a Text-Happy World Our world has changed, and so has the way we communicate....
Jeff Hoglen Church Leadership, Church Planting
Let’s Talk Church Multiplication
Nov 11, 2024
Look, I get it. When you hear "church multiplication," your eyes might start to glaze over. Sounds like another church...
Ron Edmondson Church Leadership, Communication / Preaching
7 Life-Giving Statements Everyone Needs to Hear
Nov 8, 2024
Words are powerful. As leaders, the words we use make a difference. A huge difference. In my post about life-giving...
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
Let's discuss something super important: empowering the leaders in our church and unlocking the amazing spiritual...
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...