As a pastor, it can seem noble and even Biblical to try to be all things to all men. The apostle Paul even said as much in his letter to the church in Corinth. “19 For though I am free from all, I have made myself a servant to all, that I might win more of them. 20 To...
Ron Edmondson Church Health, Pastoral Burnout, Small Church / Rural Church
7 Ways Pastors and Spouses Can Find True Friends
Aug 11, 2022
Pastors and spouses can find true friends. Really, they can. Of course, people talk. People gossip. People love to...
Jeff Hoglen Church Health, Church Leadership, Church Planting, Small Church / Rural Church
3 Powerful Reminders on Ministry
Jun 20, 2022
Here are 3 ministry lessons you need to know beyond doubt to lead well and be all God has called you to be. 1. The...
Brian Davis Church Health, Church Leadership, Church Revitalization, Small Church / Rural Church
4 Reasons Preparation Is So Important
May 9, 2022
If you know me at all, you’ve probably heard me talk about the Law of Preparation and how I think it has massive...
Ron Edmondson Church Health, Church Revitalization, Outreach and Evangelism, Small Church / Rural Church
“This Inviting People Thing Really Works!”
Mar 21, 2022
One of our worship leaders shared a great line in an email to me. He and his wife met a couple from our area at a...
Travis Stephens Church Health, Small Church / Rural Church
The Power and Purpose of Friendships
Feb 24, 2022
The friendships within your church are incredibly important. They in large part keep people connected to the church....
Jeff Hoglen Church Planting, Discipleship, Small Church / Rural Church
Organic Church – Simple Church
Feb 14, 2022
Organic church is a philosophy that some Christians are adopting in an effort to return to a different standard....
Jeff Hoglen Church Leadership, Church Revitalization, Small Church / Rural Church
Implementing Change in the Local Church
Nov 30, 2021
With the latest data showing less than stellar predictions of church growth and expansion, it’s time that we conclude...
Dave Workman Church Health, Church Revitalization, Small Church / Rural Church
Survival Mode?
Nov 18, 2021
Lots of folks have been questioning what church life and ministry should look like post-Covid. To do that, I think it...
Jeff Hoglen Church Planting, Church Revitalization, Small Church / Rural Church, Uncategorized
Sign, Sign, Everywhere a Sign – First Impressions Part 3
Oct 11, 2021
Fact: It can be scary attending a church for the first time. The anxiety intensifies if you don't know anyone there....
Jeff Hoglen Church Planting, Church Revitalization, Small Church / Rural Church
They all look the same!!
Oct 4, 2021
I have a friend who is on an extended sabbatical. He and his wife decided to travel to the west coast. They attended a...
Neil Cole Church Leadership, Church Planting, Discipleship, Small Church / Rural Church
Learn From The Ant
Sep 22, 2021
ANTS!!! It seems that no matter what I do they become more. They are in the kitchen, the bathroom, the dining room,...
Dave Workman Communication / Preaching, Small Church / Rural Church
When To Challenge…
Sep 9, 2021
How long has it been since the people in your church, ministry, or organization were challenged with something bigger...