by Dave Workman | Aug 14, 2020 | Church Health, Church Leadership
If a definition of leadership is basically moving others toward a goal—moving a group of people from one place to another—then the first part of our job as catalytic leaders is to define reality. It’s a vital part of what we do. It’s what Jesus did over and over for...
by Travis Stephens | Aug 5, 2020 | Church Health, Church Revitalization, Small Church / Rural Church
Can we just take a moment to catch our breath? Follow after me, breathe in, breathe out, breathe in, breathe out. Do you feel better now? These last few months have been trying to say the least. If you’re still hanging in there, even if it’s just by a thread, give...
by Steve Sjogren | Aug 3, 2020 | Outreach and Evangelism, Servant Evangelism
“We will start just as soon as we have the financing to do so.” It may seem reasonable to place this caveat on your projects, but such thinking is not reasonable. Most of what is done in the Name of God is accomplished by unreasonable people. Simply begin doing...
by Ron Edmondson | Jul 13, 2020 | Church Health, Church Revitalization
I was talking with a pastor that I coach recently. He asked me how I handle difficult people in the church. I assured him I didn’t know what he was talking about. I’ve never encountered any difficult people in the church. After a good laugh, I explained my “system”...
by Bill Easum | Jun 10, 2020 | Church Health, Church Planting, Discipleship
Small groups are one of the most misunderstand ministries I’ve ever seen and I’ve seen them all. Most small groups are just one of many programs churches undertake in an attempt to either reach more people, keep more people, or provide a needed form of fellowship and...
