by Brian Jones | Aug 16, 2023 | Church Health, Church Leadership, Church Revitalization
I guarantee there’s a decision you’ve been putting off that, if you postpone it any longer, it is going to cost you dearly. How do I know this? Because I have an earned doctorate from Harvard in the science of “I’m so stressed right now and have so many things coming...
by Steve Pike | May 19, 2023 | Church Growth, Church Health, Church Planting
At the beginning of our church planting journey, I wish I knew that all growth is not good growth. It’s a common challenge for leaders starting a new church. Where do I find people? How do I start with just my family and end up with a growing, thriving church? From a...
by Jeff Hoglen | Mar 31, 2023 | Church Leadership, Pastoral Burnout
As a church planter, you are likely to face discouragement at some point along the way. For example, it can be discouraging when low attendance or finances are an issue. It takes work to remain hopeful and motivated in the face of these challenges. But there are ways...
by Dave Workman | Mar 22, 2023 | Church Leadership
Leadership, by its nature, makes one prone to take hits. Imagine how hard it is to be the U.S. president in these hyper-polarized politicized times: you’re guaranteed that half the population is going to dislike you. You’re bound to take some potshots. No...
by Steve Sjogren | Nov 10, 2022 | Church Health, Church Leadership, Church Revitalization, Pastoral Burnout
One of the biggest questions you as a leader need to ask is: “Are those who report to me headed in the same direction as me?” That’s a question for everyone who reports to you. No matter where you are now, I recommend you take a motto to heart. In fact, if you...
