by Hugh Halter | Jun 13, 2022 | Church Health, Church Leadership, Outreach and Evangelism
A consistent question I often get is related to whether or not Christians should be liked by the culture. My simple answer has been that Jesus was liked by the commoner, the peasants, and sinners. Thus if we follow Christ, Christians should also be, for sure...
by Jeff Hoglen | Jun 10, 2022 | Church Leadership, Church Planting, Pastoral Burnout
Here is a weekly summary of some random things in my life. Basically, it’s a list of what I’m watching, listening to, pondering and exploring. What I’m watching Night Sky – on Amazon Prime Irene and Franklin York, a retired couple, have a secret: a Chamber...
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 Ron Edmondson | Jun 2, 2022 | Church Leadership, Church Planting, International Church Planting
Having participated in two church plants as a planter, and now working with church planters on a regular basis in a coaching capacity, I know firsthand the fears associated with planting a church. It’s a leap of faith and one God is calling many to these days. My...
by Brian Davis | May 26, 2022 | Church Health, Church Leadership, Pastoral Burnout
The life of a Pastor is very rewarding but is also one of (if not THE) most challenging and difficult. Pastors often feel isolated, overwhelmed, and discouraged. But God’s plan is not that church leaders live a miserable life, but that they live a life full of...