by Bryan Stevenson | Apr 20, 2021 | Church Planting, Worship
Church planting is a labor of love. Being a part of a new or expanded expression of the Bride of Christ should only be entered into with that focus. Love of the Lord and His word, love for His people, love for the lost, and love for the geographical area that the...
by Dave Workman | Sep 24, 2020 | Church Health, Church Leadership, Church Revitalization
At one point at the church where I pastored, we were doing seven identical services every weekend. In a room that seated 570 people, we had stumbled into some crazy momentum. The thing is, momentum seems to shift from time-to-time. You notice it easily watching...
by Charles Ridley | May 13, 2020 | Church Leadership, Church Planting, Outreach and Evangelism
On the road to Damascus, Paul had an encounter with Jesus and experienced a radical transformation in his life (Acts 9: 1-28). His view of God changed, precipitating a change in his view of himself. His mission in life changed from persecuting the church to building...
by Jeff Hoglen | Apr 27, 2020 | Church Planting, Church Revitalization, Worship
There’s no doubt that every pastor starts with a whole lot of questions, especially at the beginning of the church planting process. The worship team formation process can be a huge concern, especially if you don’t have a musical background. The problem...
by Travis Stephens | Jan 3, 2020 | Church Leadership
It’s never a good thing when you have to cut the church budget. Luckily, I haven’t had to do it a lot, but this year was one of those years. Despite the economy improving in my small town, giving still didn’t hit the levels I was hoping for. If you find yourself in...
