Let’s face it—our world is more polarized than ever. Whether it’s politics, social issues, or just the latest controversy, it seems like everyone’s picking sides. And while that’s a challenge out in the world, it can be an even bigger challenge inside the church. How...
Everything rises and falls on leadership. As pastors, teachers, and church planters, we should be life-long learners, especially in the area of leadership.
Steve Sjogren Church Health, Church Leadership
A Key Question Leaders Need To Ask
Jul 21, 2023
One of the biggest questions you as a leader need to ask: “Are those who report to me headed in the same direction as...
Jeff Hoglen Church Growth, Church Health, Church Leadership
Evaluating Leadership Structures
Jul 19, 2023
The role of leadership in any organization can be a complex one, especially in churches. Traditional leadership...
Ralph Moore Church Leadership, Church Planting, Church Revitalization
Church Planting & Differentiation
Jul 17, 2023
Every new business needs to differentiate itself from all others. Else, why the need for a new business? Church...
Steve Sjogren Church Leadership, Outreach and Evangelism, Servant Evangelism
7.5 Lessons I Learned About Outreach at Burning Man
Jul 10, 2023
The famous Burning Man Festival is happening right now in the desert north of Reno right now. About 50,000 people from...
Jeff Hoglen Church Leadership, Church Planting, Church Revitalization
Addressing the Spiritual Needs of the Dechurched
Jul 7, 2023
In recent years, there has been a growing trend of people becoming disenchanted with traditional church structures....
Steve Sjogren Church Health, Church Leadership, Pastoral Burnout
4 Effective Ways to Stop Sabotaging Yourself
Jul 5, 2023
Have you ever uttered any of these sentences? "I can't do it!" "That's way out of my league. I can’t possibly...
Ron Edmondson Church Leadership
7 Exciting Things Pastors Experience
Jun 23, 2023
There are many exciting things pastors experience in their work. Pastors get to see the best and worst of life, but in...
Rice Broocks Church Leadership, Church Planting, Communication / Preaching, Outreach and Evangelism
Clarity on The Greatest Form of Evangelism?
Jun 19, 2023
Years ago, studies circulated that showed that new churches tended to be more evangelistic than older, more...
Steve Sjogren Church Leadership, Church Revitalization
Make A Difference In The Next 100 Days
Jun 14, 2023
We need to establish ourselves afresh to make it clear we are moving forward with momentum. The following points of...
Jeff Hoglen Church Leadership, Church Planting
Building a Rock-solid Core Team
Jun 12, 2023
A church planter cannot do it alone. Building a solid core team is essential to achieve your goals and fulfill the...
Jeff Hoglen Church Health, Church Leadership
Navigating Counseling Issues at Church
Jun 9, 2023
As a pastor or church planter, you may find yourself dealing with counseling issues at your church even if you have no...
Doug Murren Church Leadership, Church Planting, Pastoral Burnout, Small Church / Rural Church
Living With Turnover
Jun 7, 2023
One of the most discouraging aspects of planting churches is the fact that most people who start with you leave early...