by Jeff Hoglen | Oct 7, 2024 | Church Leadership, Church Planting, Featured
When you hear the word mullet, you probably think of that infamous hairstyle: business in the front, party in the back. It’s bold. It’s memorable. It’s a mix of two seemingly different styles in one. But what if I told you the mullet is a pretty perfect metaphor for...
by Jeff Hoglen | Sep 25, 2024 | Church Health, Church Leadership
Hey there, church family! So, your longtime pastor is thinking about retirement, huh? Maybe you’re feeling a mix of excitement and anxiety. Trust me, you’re not alone. I’ve been there, and I’ve seen churches navigate this transition like pros....
by Dave Workman | Sep 23, 2024 | Church Leadership, Discipleship
In a recent email blast to subscribers (www.elementalgroup.org), I asked for a response to a simple question: As a pastor or leader of an organization, what is the most challenging issue you’re currently dealing with? I suggested some of the typical pain points and...
by Bill Tenny-Brittian | Sep 20, 2024 | Church Health, Technology
My brother was in the Marines … a loooong time ago. I was in the Air Force … a looooooonger time ago. I’m sure you’ve heard the saying “Good enough for government work.” I imagine I heard that now and again during my tour in Europe, but I know good and well my brother...
by Steve Sjogren | Sep 11, 2024 | Discipleship, Pastoral Burnout
A snail and a slug scoot down the sidewalk one morning on their way to work as usual. They converged faster than either one of them anticipated and boom, they crashed into one another. The police showed up and asked the snail what happened. All he could say was,...
