by Brian Jones | May 3, 2024 | Church Leadership, Communication / Preaching
If you’re going to lead your church through the next growth barrier, you can’t squander the most precious personal resource you have: time. This includes wasting time on unfocused sermon preparation. I’ve always been a bit suspicious of how long Senior Pastors spend...
by Ralph Moore | Jul 17, 2023 | Church Leadership, Church Planting, Church Revitalization
Every new business needs to differentiate itself from all others. Else, why the need for a new business? Church planting necessitates differentiation. These days, being different may open otherwise hostile hearts and minds. We face a rising generation more interested...
by Steve Sjogren | Jun 14, 2023 | Church Leadership, Church Revitalization
We need to establish ourselves afresh to make it clear we are moving forward with momentum. The following points of demarcation are especially poignant if you are new to a role. You need to establish a few things with as much clarity as you can as you set out to...
by Jeff Hoglen | May 1, 2023 | Church Health, Church Leadership, Discipleship
Churches are made up of imperfect people, so it should come as no surprise that conflict sometimes arises. Unfortunately, how that conflict is dealt with can have lasting consequences. While disagreements can be stressful and unpleasant, they also offer an opportunity...
by Jeff Hoglen | Apr 28, 2023 | Church Health, Church Leadership, Discipleship
As a pastor, I have seen firsthand the effects of an entitlement mentality within the local church. It can be a toxic attitude that can not only damage relationships but also hinder the church’s mission to share the good news of Jesus and serve and love others....