by Dave Workman | Jan 8, 2024 | Church Planting, Outreach and Evangelism
After stepping down from leading the church I was a part of for thirty years, finding a new “church home” was a challenge. When my daughter Rachel and her husband in North Carolina suddenly felt a call to plant an urban church in Covington, Kentucky—which is right...
by Ron Edmondson | Dec 29, 2023 | Church Leadership, Pastoral Burnout
I’ve always been considered a fairly disciplined person. There are certain disciplines that have made me who I am today. In especially busy or stressful times of life, however, I do not always feel as disciplined in each area of my life. I may excel in one area, but...
by Jeff Hoglen | Dec 28, 2023 | Book Review, Church Health
One of the books I read during my recent travels was Future Church: Seven Laws of Real Church Growth by Will Mancini. This was one that I could hardly put down with so many practical insights and nuggets of wisdom. Let’s talk about how churches grow and what...
by Jason Taylor | Dec 22, 2023 | Church Leadership, Church Planting
As a Church Planter, there are certain built-in big days that give you a great increase in numbers but sometimes leave you feeling empty the week after. For example, Easter can be one of those days. People go to church on Easter! They come to your church, and the...
by Jeff Hoglen | Dec 6, 2023 | Church Health, Church Planting
Let’s talk about something near and dear to my heart – starting a new church. It’s not just about having a big vision or a lot of faith (although those are super important); it’s also about getting down to the nitty-gritty of planning and...