Every now and then, I get asked the question, “Should I go back and revitalize my home church?” This is a good question and one that has proponents on both sides. In an effort to answer the above question, let me outline the pros and potential drawbacks of going back...
Brian Jones Church Revitalization, Communication / Preaching, Small Church / Rural Church
3 Practical Ways To Take Your Preaching To The Next Level
Apr 13, 2023
Here are a few practical things that you can do to take your preaching to the next level with minimal effort. ...
Bill Tenny-Brittian Church Revitalization, Small Church / Rural Church
When you’re Invisible – Get Noticed
Feb 22, 2023
My first church out of seminary had a cute little building on what the B-52s called The Atlanta Highway, better known...
Ron Edmondson Church Revitalization, Small Church / Rural Church
One Sure Way to Attract Leaders
Feb 15, 2023
I learned in church revitalization that many times entrepreneurial-type leaders disappear when things aren’t working...
Bill Tenny-Brittian Church Growth, Discipleship, Small Church / Rural Church
There are two ways to try and grow a church.
Feb 1, 2023
There are two ways to try and grow a church. Plan A has years of tradition behind it: Convince those in...
Travis Stephens Church Health, Church Leadership, Pastoral Burnout, Small Church / Rural Church
Five Ways to Develop Margin in Your Life
Dec 16, 2022
If you look up the definition of margin, you’ll get a few different answers. The edge or border of something. The...
Ron Edmondson Church Planting, Church Revitalization, Small Church / Rural Church, Worship
7 Suggestions for Pastors and Christmas Services
Dec 8, 2022
I have a few suggestions for pastors as you prepare for Christmas services. I often have said to our staff that...
Dave Workman Church Health, Church Leadership, Small Church / Rural Church
Are You An Elemental Leader?
Dec 5, 2022
Like most people on the planet, I’ve had some good bosses and some not-so-good bosses. And conversely, in my...
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...
Ron Edmondson Church Health, Church Leadership, Pastoral Burnout, Small Church / Rural Church
How to Have The Best Thanksgiving Ever
Nov 21, 2022
Want a guaranteed better Thanksgiving? Perhaps even the best Thanksgiving ever? I actually believe Thanksgiving may be...
Brian Jones Church Planting, Communication / Preaching, Small Church / Rural Church
How To Define Your Preaching Audience
Nov 17, 2022
Each Spring I set out a red bird feeder in my backyard. It is a red metal box that stands affixed on a 5’ pole. I...
Dave Workman Church Leadership, Church Revitalization, Small Church / Rural Church
Do You Have “Missional Integrity”?
Nov 7, 2022
The present love affair with corporate mission statements must be more than a framed eight-by-twelve well-wordsmithed...
Jeff Hoglen Church Leadership, Church Planting, Featured, Pastoral Burnout, Small Church / Rural Church
5 Ways to Help Church Planters Get Unstuck
Oct 6, 2022
The thought of making a difference stirs you to take action. The excitement of something unique and fresh drives you...