by Toni Spry | Dec 6, 2024 | Church Leadership, Church Planting
Jesus’ birth was a gift. His life and ministry were manifestations of giving, starting with the Wedding Feast of Cana. His death was a gift. His heart was pure. Jesus was and is a “Giver.” Understanding the Giver-Taker Dynamic In your church plant...
by Jeff Hoglen | Jun 7, 2024 | Church Planting
Let’s be real here—church planting isn’t some cute, Instagram-worthy adventure. It’s raw and gritty and often feels like trying to grow roses in a concrete jungle. Seeds Can Grow in the Rockiest Soil Here’s the truth—the life-giving...
by Dave Workman | May 31, 2024 | Church Health, Church Leadership
One of the most difficult aspects of leading a church is staffing. And here’s the mind-numbing problem: it will always be difficult no matter what stage the organization is. For Church Planters… For churchplanters, it’s not just the order of who...
by Todd Hunter | Oct 11, 2023 | Church Leadership, Church Planting, Communication / Preaching
The number one requirement for a successful church plant is a certain quality of leadership. This leadership, in my mind, has two primary threads: what I call “the mojo” to start a church—that is, the gifts, temperament, and spiritual entrepreneurial bent. The second...
by Doug Murren | Sep 12, 2023 | Church Health, Church Leadership
What is a generational mashup? It happens when generations collide and integrate. We now have three generations that can likely thrive together. This wasn’t the case with previous generations. Baby Boomers had a much less affinity with their parents than generations...