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...
by Jeff Hoglen | Dec 5, 2023 | Book Review, Church Leadership
“Empowering Leadership” by Michael Fletcher is a rock-solid book, especially for those involved in ministry. Michael Fletcher, pastor of Manna Church in Fayetteville, NC, brings a wealth of experience and a unique perspective to the table, making this book...
by Ron Edmondson | Dec 4, 2023 | Church Growth, Church Planting, Church Revitalization
I came close to titling these “essential” skills, but I knew that was unfair. God grows churches and He works through all different types of people. I have heard great pastors say — “I know how to teach and care for the people, but I’m not always sure how to lead.”...
