by Ron Edmondson | Apr 6, 2020 | Church Health, Church Leadership
I think there are some positives for the church that will come through this Coronavirus crisis. Yes, there are tremendous negatives. The costs are mounting. Almost everything we currently count, other than online engagement, will likely be a loss for weeks and perhaps...
by Jeff Hoglen | Mar 23, 2020 | Church Health
If your church has been stuck at 25, 45, or 75 for more than three years and God has laid it on your heart to reach lost people in your community, you have two choices that lay before you: 1) take massive action or 2) find another job. There is no third option. Trying...
by Jeff Hoglen | Feb 14, 2020 | Church Planting, Church Revitalization
We are in the midst of replanting our local church. After 10 years of being lone rangers, we have connected with a church with similar DNA and heart to change our community as well as the nations. Through this process, there have been many aspects of ministry that I...
by Ed Stetzer | May 27, 2019 | Church Planting, Church Revitalization
For those in church leadership, the issue of assimilation typically comes with questions of effectiveness and strategy. Truth be told, there is no one-size-fits-all plan for assimilation in every church. That said, let me share a few of my thoughts. I’ll start with an...
by Geoff Surratt | Aug 13, 2012 | Church Leadership, Church Planting
Earlier this year on my blog I started a series of posts called Your Church Will Die in which I outlined the natural life-cycle of a church.  I’ve shared the concept with several individuals and groups which has clarified and expanded my thinking on this idea of...
