by Bill Tenny-Brittian | Jan 24, 2022 | Uncategorized
The pastor was sharing his frustration about one of his executive team members during a recent consultation. “No matter what I do, Cyndi finds a problem with pretty much anything I suggest. She either tries to fix what’s not broken or she sabotages the idea...
by Ron Edmondson | Jan 13, 2022 | Church Leadership, Church Revitalization
A young pastor was battling the leadership of the church to make changes. He felt part of his call to the church was to make changes, but every change he suggested the leadership of the church resisted. All his efforts to help the church grow again were met with...
by Artie Davis | Jan 10, 2022 | Church Leadership, Communication / Preaching
Here are a few things to consider when planning sermons for the new year: 1) Consider preaching through the Bible every year – We read through the Bible as a church every year (We use Mariners Church condensed reading plan) – It gives you the...
by Jeff Christopherson | Jan 4, 2022 | Church Planting
Note from the editor: This article was originally written a few years ago. After reviewing the post, the editor felt as though there is still much we can glean as we enter the new year with expectancy. The rise of church planting fervor within many streams of...
by Charles Ridley | Dec 28, 2021 | Church Health, Church Leadership, Discipleship
Call me old school. Throughout my education, I worked hard to achieve. Academic and athletic achievements did not come easy, or so it seems. But when they came, I learned to be thankful. In elementary school, I had to overcome setbacks in the 3Rs due to an undetected...