by Charles Ridley | Nov 13, 2025 | Church Health, Church Leadership
Whenever corruption, divisiveness, or dysfunction arrives on the scene, we justifiably shine the spotlight on the obvious: the perpetrators who directly carry out destructive behavior. They stand in the foreground of the drama. They also can serve as a distraction,... 
by Jeff Hoglen | Mar 31, 2025 | Church Health, Church Leadership
Ever sit through another passionate vision-casting sermon and think, “We’ve been here before”? You’re not alone. Across America, churches are drowning in vision while starving for implementation. We’ve mastered the art of dreaming big but... 
by Bill Tenny-Brittian | Jul 24, 2024 | Church Growth
Growing a church isn’t about finding a magic bullet or the latest trendy program. It’s about focusing on what truly matters. After decades of working with churches across the nation, I’ve found that sustainable church growth boils down to four core processes: Invite,... 
by Ron Edmondson | Sep 29, 2022 | Church Health, Church Leadership, Coaching
How does a team become idle? Team idleness is a term I use to describe a team failing to move forward towards its desired goals and objectives. The term simply means things have stalled. Therefore, team idleness means for a span of time there is no – or very little –... 
by Joe Miller | Jun 17, 2012 | Church Leadership
The church in the United States is in love with “influence.” Every year there are magazines covers that celebrate the “Top 100 Most Influential Pastors.” But what does it really mean to be a pastor of influence? Is “influence” based on size of congregation? Book...