by Jeff Hoglen | Jun 27, 2022 | Church Health, Church Leadership
Matthew 28:18-20 (The Message) 18-20 Jesus, undeterred, went right ahead and gave his charge: “God authorized and commanded me to commission you: Go out and train everyone you meet, far and near, in this way of life, marking them by baptism in the threefold...
by Jeff Hoglen | Jun 20, 2022 | Church Health, Church Leadership, Church Planting, Small Church / Rural Church
Here are 3 ministry lessons you need to know beyond doubt to lead well and be all God has called you to be. 1. The grass is not greener on the other side. It always seems greener, but the grass on the other side also needs watering. I have known many...
by Dave Workman | Jun 9, 2022 | Church Leadership, Church Revitalization
Nothing should thrill a leader more than overhearing a volunteer describing the mission of the organization in a way that sounds as if they personally dreamed it up. That should never, ever threaten a leader—it’s what you long for! What you’re hoping to drive is the...
by Charles Ridley | May 23, 2022 | Church Health, Church Leadership, Church Planting, Church Revitalization
Have you ever made a bad hiring decision? Enthusiastically selected someone to a responsible position, only to watch the decision cascade into a disaster? Appointed someone as a leader, discovering later the person’s intention was to undermine your leadership?...
by Brian Davis | May 9, 2022 | Church Health, Church Leadership, Church Revitalization, Small Church / Rural Church
If you know me at all, you’ve probably heard me talk about the Law of Preparation and how I think it has massive influence on church growth. It’s the idea of being prepared for the next stage BEFORE it arrives, and it’s SO important for church leadership. I’ve heard...