by Steve Pike | Jul 5, 2019 | Church Planting
Eugene Peterson wrote the book and coined the phrase, “Long Obedience in the Same Direction,” to summarize the balanced life of the Christ follower. I have learned, through personal experience, that it is also a great description of the typical experience when...
by Charles Ridley | Jul 3, 2019 | Church Leadership
Self-defeat, the dysfunctional activity of harming oneself, manifests itself in many ways. Some are obvious; others, less so. Suicidal behavior and the various types of addictions are harmful. The harm of manipulation and deception cloaked in spiritual platitudes...
by Jeff Hoglen | Apr 10, 2019 | Church Leadership, Church Planting, Church Revitalization
At Churchplanting.com, we know that churches come in all sizes and “flavors.” Knowing the average church size in America is 75 or less, I want to start sharing resources that will help this size church. Having a church of fewer than 100 means, you have to...
by Artie Davis | Mar 13, 2019 | Church Leadership
Our churches are great at counting butts! We love to see the graph rise and attendance going up. There’s nothing wrong with counting attendance (Or Butts in the seats), however, we need to make sure we count the other butts that really matter too – Those that...
by Ralph Moore | Mar 4, 2019 | Church Leadership, Church Planting
I’ve spent my adult life making disciples and multiplying churches. That has often been a lonely road to walk. For years the general attitude in churches was that we could win our culture to Christ by building bigger churches and filling more seats. I’ve even lost a...
