by Dave Workman | Jun 5, 2023 | Church Growth, Church Revitalization, Outreach and Evangelism
Let me lay my cards on the table by stating a central belief I have about the local church: it must be outward-focused if it is to survive. And my background is such that I strongly believe we are to passionately follow the example of Jesus, who said, “The Son of Man...
by Jeff Hoglen | May 24, 2023 | Church Growth, Church Health, Church Planting
I want to address a topic that sparked passionate discussions on one of my FaceBook Groups. Among many church leaders, there is tension between the attractional church model and the missional church model. The debate often leads to the question: “Why do we feel...
by Mark Batterson | May 3, 2023 | Church Leadership, Discipleship
“Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me.” Mark 8:34-35 This may be the most important description of what it means to be a follower of Jesus in the entire gospel, yet most of us have no idea what it means. We...
by Jeff Hoglen | Apr 24, 2023 | Church Health, Church Leadership, Church Planting
Every church leader is aware of the importance of prayer. It is a fundamental act of faith that has always been central to the Christian faith. Without prayer, we would lose the essential connection with our Creator, and our spiritual lives would suffer. However,...
by Jeff Hoglen | Apr 19, 2023 | Church Health, Church Leadership, Coaching, Small Church / Rural Church
Unlocking Potential With Mentorship: How to Guide & Nurture Tomorrow’s Church Leaders The success of any church ministry heavily depends on the kind of leadership it has. Finding dedicated, skilled, and service-oriented leaders is never easy, especially for a...
