by Ron Edmondson | Feb 15, 2023 | Church Revitalization, Small Church / Rural Church
I learned in church revitalization that many times entrepreneurial-type leaders disappear when things aren’t working well. People who like big visions and want to see progress around them don’t hang around when the church is holding on to the status quo. If the church...
by Jeff Hoglen | Feb 13, 2023 | Church Growth, Church Health, Church Planting
Church plants are needed – point blank! The local church serves as a beacon of hope for the community. This is where people can be disciples and grow in the spiritual walk. However, due to a lack of resources or proper planning, many churches fail to survive...
by Jeff Hoglen | Jan 30, 2023 | Church Leadership, Church Revitalization
The declining state of the church – Revitalization is needed. It’s a concerning time for the church. It has been reported that nearly 9 out of every 10 North American churches are either declining or growing slower than their communities, which has...
by Jeff Hoglen | Jan 25, 2023 | Church Planting, Church Revitalization
It’s no secret that church planting is hard work. However, what needs to be discussed is how much of that difficulty comes from pushing against conventional wisdom. Whether it’s the way we’ve always done things or the popular opinion of the moment,...
by Ron Edmondson | Jan 18, 2023 | Church Health, Church Leadership, Coaching
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 know about myself as a leader that I can be guilty of having a million “good” ideas. I also know that can be dangerous as a leader. I’m a...
