Let's discuss something super important: empowering the leaders in our church and unlocking the amazing spiritual gifts God has given to everyone in our community. Listen, I know you're busy. Between sermon prep, counseling sessions, budget meetings, and remembering...
Everything rises and falls on leadership. As pastors, teachers, and church planters, we should be life-long learners, especially in the area of leadership.
Jeff Christopherson Church Leadership, Church Revitalization
The Metrics of Mission: How to Count What Counts
Dec 1, 2020
Five examples of kingdom behaviors that should be quantified. Numbers can be deceptive. Everyone knows that. Bigger...
Steve Sjogren Church Leadership, Church Revitalization
Frienemies of Church Planting Momentum
Nov 25, 2020
Momentum is the most significant indicator of the movement of God with a group of people. With the “Big M” almost...
Dave Workman Church Leadership, Communication / Preaching, Discipleship
The (Not-So) Secret Weapon of the Church
Oct 22, 2020
For some unknown reason, I recently stumbled across a 60-year old interview with Ayn Rand by Mike Wallace. As you...
Travis Stephens Church Leadership, Church Revitalization, Discipleship
Five Ways to Utilize Your Sermon Beyond Sunday
Oct 15, 2020
In my last post, I told you your sermon was overrated, and to my surprise, many of you actually agreed. It just...
Ed Stetzer Church Health, Church Leadership, Small Church / Rural Church
The ‘Marks’ of Churches: Keeping from Mission Drift
Oct 8, 2020
What are the things that undergird the church itself? The idea of being a part of a ‘driven church’ is something we...
Dave Workman Church Health, Church Leadership, Church Revitalization
E = mc2 …Spiritually Speaking
Sep 24, 2020
At one point at the church where I pastored, we were doing seven identical services every weekend. In a room that...
Travis Stephens Church Health, Church Leadership, Pastoral Burnout, Small Church / Rural Church
The Biggest Barrier to Reaching Young Families Right Now
Sep 21, 2020
Empathy – The ability to understand and share the feelings of another. Several years ago my wife became a stay at home...
Brian Jones Church Leadership, Coaching, Pastoral Burnout
4x4x4 Coaching Process: The Key To Helping Staff Lead At The Next Level
Sep 15, 2020
I’ve never met a Senior Pastor who didn’t have the ability to do an outstanding job leading their staff, but I have...
Brian Jones Church Leadership, Pastoral Burnout, Small Church / Rural Church
Brian’s Productivity Rules
Sep 2, 2020
If you‘d like to get more done in less time, here are a number of my favorite time-saving tips, tricks, and hacks for...
Jeff Hoglen Church Leadership, Church Planting, Coaching, Communication / Preaching
20 Quotes to Encourage Church Planters & Pastors
Aug 31, 2020
I love quotes! I especially like quotes from people who have a track record. They inspire me to press forward even...
Rice Broocks Church Leadership, Outreach and Evangelism
Repentance – The “Other Side” of Faith
Aug 26, 2020
In the time before MP3's (long, long ago) music was played on a device called a “Record player.” When your favorite...
Ed Stetzer Church Leadership, Coaching, Pastoral Burnout
Four Important Reminders for Pastors Dealing with Mental Health Issues
Aug 19, 2020
Mental health issues in general and burnout in particular are real issues for pastors and leaders as we minister in...