by Jeff Hoglen | Mar 20, 2024 | Church Growth, Church Leadership, Church Planting
In the heart of every thriving church plant lies a core truth: the strength of its team. Whether you’re launching a new church plant or navigating the complexities of growing an established congregation, the truth remains: we are better together. The art of...
by Ron Edmondson | Mar 8, 2024 | Church Health, Church Leadership, Coaching
It seems I’m constantly balancing between my yes and no as a leader. As a leader, I prefer to say yes. I love it when someone comes to me with a proposal for a new ministry or a new idea, and I can simply say, “Yes, go for it!” I love being the guy who gets to...
by Dave Workman | Feb 28, 2024 | Church Health, Outreach and Evangelism
We—the followers of Jesus—live in an interesting neighborhood: The World. My friend Tom Thatcher (co-founder of The Elemental Group) texted me this picture recently in Cincinnati and said: “Positively, the target audience and value proposition are stated in...
by Dave Workman | Feb 16, 2024 | Church Health, Discipleship
I grew up in a small town. Railroad tracks sliced through the middle of town and freight trains would rattle the windows of our house several times each day. I remember in the fifth grade racing a train to a crossing on my bike. I flew across the tracks, barely making...
by Jeff Hoglen | Feb 5, 2024 | Church Planting, Discipleship
Church planting, a term that resonates deeply within the Christian community, involves establishing new local churches in communities where they are non-existent or scarce. This endeavor is not merely about constructing new buildings or increasing numbers; it’s a...