by Ron Edmondson | Jan 9, 2023 | Church Leadership, Church Planting
Having been a church planter twice, I understand the unique challenges facing planters. They are constantly struggling with leadership issues, finances and simply knowing what to do next. I’d love to offer a word of encouragement for church planters.Recently I had a...
by Jeff Hoglen | Jan 6, 2023 | Church Health, Church Leadership, Coaching, Discipleship
I am back to my habit of reading (finding and completing) at least two books per month. I have started quite a few books, but if they don’t capture my interest or spark intrigue within the first three chapters, I put em away. There are some books that I pick...
by Jeff Hoglen | Dec 12, 2022 | Church Leadership, Church Planting, Outreach and Evangelism
I have heard a well-intentioned church planter say that if there is a great worship team and an above-average preacher, the church will succeed. I think that is a way to start a worship service but NOT the foundation for a life-giving church plant. So, how can you...
by Ron Edmondson | Nov 21, 2022 | Church Health, Church Leadership, Pastoral Burnout, Small Church / Rural Church
Want a guaranteed better Thanksgiving? Perhaps even the best Thanksgiving ever? I actually believe Thanksgiving may be one of the most “Christian” holidays we can celebrate. As followers of Christ, we are to give thanks always – and in every situation. We have reason...
by Brian Jones | Nov 17, 2022 | Church Planting, Communication / Preaching, Small Church / Rural Church
Each Spring I set out a red bird feeder in my backyard. It is a red metal box that stands affixed on a 5’ pole. I always position it so we can see the swarm of birds that come to it through our kitchen window. I’ve always felt that that bird feeder is the simplest...