Introduction. Explanation. Application. – Step-By-Step For lack of a sexier phrase, I call the sermon writing process that I use and teach based on this three-act structure: “Introduction. Explanation. Application.” At this point, the most helpful way I can teach you...
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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...
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...
Dave Workman Church Leadership, Coaching
Do Leaders Have to Know All The Answers?
Nov 8, 2023
I had someone ask me if I leaned more Reformed or Arminian theologically. I said yes…and I wasn’t trying to be clever....
Bill Easum Church Leadership, Coaching
Killers that Stunt Your Personal and Organizational Growth
Nov 3, 2023
Turnaround or growth is usually the result of some action taken by the leadership. Usually, it's not the little...
Ron Edmondson Church Planting, Coaching
8 Things I Wouldn’t Do Again if Planting Another Church
Sep 25, 2023
I have been involved in church planting for most of my ministry career – whether as a planter or as a supporter of...
Ron Edmondson Church Leadership, Coaching, Discipleship
4 Suggestions for Finding the Right Mentor
Aug 2, 2023
I have had many mentors who have invested deeply in my life. The person I am is in great part because of others...
Jeff Hoglen Church Planting, Coaching
Asking Tough Questions Before Planting a Church
Jun 28, 2023
Planting a church requires more than just a passion for spreading the Word of God. It requires a clear vision, a solid...
Jeff Hoglen Church Leadership, Church Planting, Coaching
Green Horn Pastors: What to Expect in Your First Church Plant
May 26, 2023
Starting a church is perhaps one of the most exciting experiences new pastors can have. However, while the prospect of...
Ralph Moore Church Leadership, Church Planting, Coaching
Was it Really a Mistake?
May 17, 2023
“A mistake is not something to be determined after the fact, but in the light of the information until that point.”...
Jeff Hoglen Church Leadership, Church Planting, Coaching
Overcome The Fear of Failure
May 8, 2023
Church planting comes with a fair amount of obstacles. One of the most common excuses for not planting a church is the...
Jeff Hoglen Church Health, Church Leadership, Coaching, Small Church / Rural Church
Unlocking Potential With Mentorship
Apr 19, 2023
Unlocking Potential With Mentorship: How to Guide & Nurture Tomorrow’s Church Leaders The success of any church...
Ron Edmondson Church Health, Church Leadership, Coaching
Advice for the Leader with a Million “Good” Ideas
Jan 18, 2023
I once worked with a guy who said to me, “I don’t think you’ve ever heard an idea you didn’t like”. He was right. I...