by Steve Sjogren | Oct 2, 2025 | Church Health, Church Leadership
If you’re in the early stages of planting, you already know momentum is everything. You don’t have the luxury of long-term tradition, deep budgets, or established credibility. What you do have, though, is yourself—and that’s where the real power of... 
by Dave Workman | Dec 13, 2024 | Church Leadership, Church Revitalization
Way back when dinosaurs ruled the earth, I surrendered my life to Jesus as a twenty-something. The Jesus Revolution and the charismatic movement were sweeping east across the country and around the world. I was swept up as well, feeling like Jesus was the best-kept... 
by Dave Workman | Feb 16, 2024 | Church Health, Discipleship
I grew up in a small town. Railroad tracks sliced through the middle of town and freight trains would rattle the windows of our house several times each day. I remember in the fifth grade racing a train to a crossing on my bike. I flew across the tracks, barely making... 
by Jeff Hoglen | Oct 25, 2023 | Church Health, Church Planting, Church Revitalization
Learning Through Loss:Insights from Unsuccessful Church Plants Unsuccessful church plants can offer valuable insight into how to approach ministry and evangelism in a more effective way. Even if the church plant fails, lessons can be learned that will help others in...