by Charles Ridley | Jan 10, 2025 | Church Leadership, Church Planting, Church Revitalization
What is the relationship between making disciples and carpentry? To those who are unfamiliar with the Gospels, there is no apparent relationship. To those who are familiar, the obvious answer is that Jesus was both a disciple maker and carpenter. Exactly what he built...
by Jeff Hoglen | Dec 30, 2024 | Church Leadership, Featured
Hey Pastors and Church Leaders, You’re probably scrolling through this on your phone right now, caught in that strange week when Christmas services are fresh, but next year’s ministry calendar is screaming for attention. And yeah, that coffee in your hand?...
by Jeff Hoglen | Sep 16, 2024 | Church Planting, Discipleship
So, you’ve got some fresh faces in your congregation. That’s fantastic! But now comes the big question: How do you guide these new believers into spiritual maturity? What is our role in coaching and mentoring them to become fully committed followers of...
by Ron Edmondson | May 1, 2024 | Church Health, Church Leadership
I have quick – but powerful reminders for pastors. I’ve still been a pastor for less time than I was in the marketplace in my career but I’ve hit the twenty year mark. Along the way I’ve learned a few principles that help me in my work as a pastor. The only purpose of...
by Travis Stephens | Mar 18, 2024 | Church Leadership, Small Church / Rural Church
I’m going to go out on a limb here and say that most small-town pastors tend to be very relational. It’s hard to get hired as a pastor in a small town if you’re not. Most small-town churches are looking for a shepherd that will do a good job tending to the...
