by Jeff Hoglen | Feb 12, 2026 | Church Leadership
Look, I’m just going to say it. You can have the best strategy. The team can have killer systems. Money can be raised from every possible source. But if you can’t communicate effectively, your church plant will struggle. Communication Can Make or Break... 
by Dave Workman | Sep 23, 2024 | Church Leadership, Discipleship
In a recent email blast to subscribers (www.elementalgroup.org), I asked for a response to a simple question: As a pastor or leader of an organization, what is the most challenging issue you’re currently dealing with? I suggested some of the typical pain points and... 
by Brian Jones | Aug 26, 2024 | Coaching, Communication / Preaching
Introduction. Explanation. Application. – Step-By-Step For lack of a sexier phrase, I call the sermon writing process that I use and teach based on this three-act structure: “Introduction. Explanation. Application.” At this point, the most helpful way I can teach you... 
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 Bill Tenny-Brittian | Jan 26, 2024 | Church Growth, Church Health, Church Leadership
This week I want to talk about the multifaceted role of a successful lead pastor in the Post-Covid Church. To begin with, though, I’d like us to get one thing straight: as the lead pastor, you’re the captain of the church ship. Everything from the high seas of worship...