by Ralph Moore | May 17, 2023 | Church Leadership, Church Planting, Coaching
“A mistake is not something to be determined after the fact, but in the light of the information until that point.” The above quote is from Fooled by Randomness by Nassim Taleb. He’s the guy who first came up with the black swan concept—everyone in Europe knew that...
by Jeff Hoglen | May 15, 2023 | Church Health, Church Leadership, Pastoral Burnout
Hey there, fellow shepherds of the flock! I want to dive into a topic that hits close to home for many of us: burnout in the pastorate. As experienced pastors, we understand the incredible demands and pressures that come with our calling. It’s crucial to address...
by Toni Spry | May 10, 2023 | Church Leadership, Church Planting, Discipleship
You have all seen social media profiles. For all the talk today against “profiling,” we are all self-identified by our “profile.” What does your profile say? I saw a business card once that, in addition to the man’s name, was covered with titles that highlighted what...
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 Steve Sjogren | Apr 26, 2023 | Church Leadership, Church Revitalization, Outreach and Evangelism
A local church will rarely grow beyond the skill and passion level of its pastor. As that person does, so does the local church, for better and for worse. It is a heavy burden to bear, but it is the reality of life. Most of the time, not surprisingly, the...
