by Brian Jones | Nov 1, 2024 | Church Leadership, Communication / Preaching
I want you to be brutally honest with yourself because how you answer this simple question should determine the focus of your remaining years in ministry. Are you someone who loves to lead, but has to preach? Or are you someone who loves to preach, but has to lead?...
by Bill Tenny-Brittian | Oct 2, 2024 | Church Health, Church Leadership
Selecting the right leaders is critical for a church’s growth and success. However, many (probably most) churches make at least five of the following common leadership selection mistakes that can hinder their progress. This blog post highlights five mistakes to avoid...
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 Jeff Hoglen | Apr 24, 2024 | Church Health, Church Leadership
Launching a church can feel similar to starting a tech company. The initial excitement is palpable. Ideas are plentiful and the team is agile. Yet, as the start-up phase ends, the real challenge begins. Now, the focus shifts from high-energy launches to strategic,...
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...