As church planters, our primary call is to shepherd the community, share the life-changing message of the gospel, and help build deep, genuine connections between people and God. Yet, with the weight of so many tasks and challenges, it's all too easy to lose sight of...
Everything rises and falls on leadership. As pastors, teachers, and church planters, we should be life-long learners, especially in the area of leadership.
Brian Jones Church Leadership, Communication / Preaching
3 Practical Ways To Take Your Preaching To The Next Level
Jan 31, 2020
Here are a few practical things that you can do to take your preaching to the next level, with minimal effort. 1. Do a...
Ron Edmondson Church Leadership, Church Revitalization, Pastoral Burnout
4 Types Of People Who Give Anonymous Criticism
Jan 27, 2020
As a leader for over 30 years, I’ve received my share of criticism. It comes with leadership. If you aren’t receiving...
Steve Sjogren Church Leadership, Church Planting
The Top Three Lessons
Jan 22, 2020
Learning from history doesn’t cost much. And it’s worth whatever we have to pay for it. No matter where you are...
Brian Jones Church Leadership, Church Revitalization, Communication / Preaching
A Month By Month Guide To Understanding Your Listener’s Mindsets
Jan 17, 2020
All great communicators begin with focusing on their listener’s mindset, not their topic. Senior Pastor’s who are...
Steve Sjogren Church Leadership, Church Revitalization, Servant Evangelism
Mistakes I Hope to Make In 2020
Jan 6, 2020
Sometimes the best mistakes are premeditated. We can sometimes assume that to lose in any way is a horrible thing that...
Travis Stephens Church Leadership
The Best Way to Cut the Church Budget
Jan 3, 2020
It’s never a good thing when you have to cut the church budget. Luckily, I haven’t had to do it a lot, but this year...
Jeff Hoglen Church Leadership, Church Revitalization, Small Church / Rural Church
Mastering Tough Decisions
Jan 1, 2020
According to John Maxwell - everything rises and falls on leadership. Leadership consists of making decisions....
Steve Sjogren Church Leadership
How do you handle difficult people?
Dec 20, 2019
How do you handle difficult people in the church plant? What is a good approach to counseling? Steve Sjogren shares...
Steve Sjogren Church Leadership, Servant Evangelism
Thank God for “EGRs”
Dec 13, 2019
When we started a church in Cincinnati, I had as many as three jobs at once to make ends meet. My favorite was driving...
Ron Edmondson Church Leadership, Pastoral Burnout
5 Reasons a Pastor May Not Be Leading Well
Dec 2, 2019
I remember talking with a concerned man about his church. He was concerned the church was wasting a lot of resources...
Jeff Hoglen Church Leadership, Church Revitalization
Dealing with Critics
Nov 27, 2019
How can a church planter deal with critics and criticism within the church? In this quick video, Jeff Hoglen shares 3...
Travis Stephens Church Leadership, Church Revitalization
4 Conversations You Probably Need to Have with the Worship Leader
Nov 22, 2019
If I asked 100 lead pastors what is the staff or volunteer position that is most difficult to work with, how many do...