It used to be that Christmas began when Santa Claus passed the reviewing stand in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade. It used to be that the first strains of Christmas carols played on the Muzak on the following Friday morning. It used to be. But surprise! The holidays...
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Steve Sjogren Church Leadership, Church Revitalization, Outreach and Evangelism
Leading The Local Church
Apr 26, 2023
A local church will rarely grow beyond the skill and passion level of its pastor. As that person does, so does...
Jeff Hoglen Church Growth, Church Leadership, Outreach and Evangelism
What to do when a church event flops
Mar 20, 2023
Organizing a church event can be an exciting and fulfilling experience, but when the turnout is not what you hoped...
Ralph Moore Church Planting, Discipleship, Outreach and Evangelism
Frightened… Just Enough!
Jan 23, 2023
My wife and I were frightened by the site of the young man who entered our small church building, asking for money and...
Jeff Hoglen Church Leadership, Church Planting, Outreach and Evangelism
Stop Planting Worship Services and Start Planting Churches!
Dec 12, 2022
I have heard a well-intentioned church planter say that if there is a great worship team and an above-average...
Steve Bowen Church Planting, Church Revitalization, International Church Planting, Outreach and Evangelism, Servant Evangelism, Small Church / Rural Church
Thanksgiving! Christmas! Outreach!
Nov 24, 2022
Editors Note: Steve wrote this blog post after their Thanksgiving and Christmas outreaches in 2021. There are...
Steve Sjogren Church Revitalization, Outreach and Evangelism, Servant Evangelism
8 Outreach Projects to Try This Fall
Oct 17, 2022
I’m often asked about the best projects for success. Whether it’s a warm and sunny area like Southern California or...
Steve Sjogren Church Planting, Church Revitalization, Outreach and Evangelism, Servant Evangelism
“Ready, aim. Ready, aim. Ready, aim…”
Sep 12, 2022
Ready, aim. Ready, aim... Sometimes leaders come across like they are a stuttering, dyslexic firing squad –...
Steve Sjogren Church Health, Outreach and Evangelism, Servant Evangelism
Extending Your Half-Life in The Community
Jul 21, 2022
The term Half-life refers to how long something continues to have an influence on a system. For example, how long does...
Hugh Halter Church Health, Church Leadership, Outreach and Evangelism
Should Christians Be Liked By The Culture?
Jun 13, 2022
A consistent question I often get is related to whether or not Christians should be liked by the culture. My simple...
Steve Sjogren Church Planting, Outreach and Evangelism, Servant Evangelism
How To Plant Churches That Change Cities
May 12, 2022
In almost every city across the US huge efforts are being made to plant churches. In the Greater Tampa area, there...
Rice Broocks Church Planting, Church Revitalization, Outreach and Evangelism
Evangelism Is Not Just Relationship
Apr 25, 2022
The title of this blog could also be - “You don’t have to know a drowning person to save their life.” There has been...
Steve Sjogren Church Health, Church Planting, Outreach and Evangelism
“Houston, We Have A Problem…”
Apr 11, 2022
If the church was a mission to the moon, and I was the commander of the mission, my call to Mission Central would be:...