I often say, “You limit what you control.” There are limitations pastors unknowingly set for their church. It’s often a matter of control, yet I believe most of the time we do it without realizing they are. Many of these are natural occurrences from doing things a...
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
Scaredy-Cat Leadership
Apr 5, 2024
About three thousand years ago, Israel was once again in a bad place. They had this pathological spiritual pattern:...
Jeff Hoglen Church Growth, Church Leadership, Church Planting
After Easter Follow-Up
Apr 3, 2024
Easter's come and gone. You've had a great service and maybe even a record turnout. The energy was electric, the...
Steve Sjogren Church Leadership
Ideators Among Us
Apr 1, 2024
There are a lot of smart and hard-working people out there. Some are both. Have you noticed that power and influence...
Ron Edmondson Church Leadership, Church Revitalization, Coaching
Leadership Development for Dummies
Mar 29, 2024
Sorry if the title is crude. No implication about anyone here. But leadership development may not be as difficult as...
Jeff Hoglen Church Growth, Church Leadership, Church Planting
Building Teams with Complementary Strengths
Mar 20, 2024
In the heart of every thriving church plant lies a core truth: the strength of its team. Whether you're launching a...
Travis Stephens Church Leadership, Small Church / Rural Church
The Pros and Cons of Being a Relational Leader
Mar 18, 2024
I’m going to go out on a limb here and say that most small-town pastors tend to be very relational. It’s hard to get...
Ron Edmondson Church Health, Church Leadership, Coaching
Balancing Between My Yes and No as a Leader
Mar 8, 2024
It seems I’m constantly balancing between my yes and no as a leader. As a leader, I prefer to say yes. I love it when...
Brian Davis Church Leadership, Communication / Preaching, Technology
5 Key Technologies for Churches in 2024
Mar 6, 2024
With COVID now in our rear-view mirror and a new year ahead of us, there are many technologies we can employ to...
Jeff Hoglen Church Leadership, Pastoral Burnout
Tackling Burnout in the Pastorate
Mar 4, 2024
As pastors, we understand the incredible demands and pressures that come with our calling. It’s crucial to address the...
Jeff Hoglen Church Growth, Church Leadership
Best Practices for Developing Leaders
Mar 1, 2024
Leadership is crucial in any organization, and a church is no exception. However, developing leaders for ministry...
Jeff Hoglen Church Growth, Church Health, Church Leadership
5 Sneaky Signs Your Church Might Be Losing Momentum
Feb 26, 2024
Ever feel like something's a bit off at church, but you can't quite put your finger on it? Could it be a sign that...
Jeff Hoglen Church Leadership, Church Planting
Unconventional Truths: The Untold Realities of Church Planting
Feb 22, 2024
Embarking on the journey of church planting often evokes images of dynamic worship services, community outreach, and...