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...
by Bill Tenny-Brittian | Jan 26, 2024 | Church Growth, Church Health, Church Leadership
This week I want to talk about the multifaceted role of a successful lead pastor in the Post-Covid Church. To begin with, though, I’d like us to get one thing straight: as the lead pastor, you’re the captain of the church ship. Everything from the high seas of worship...
by Travis Stephens | Jan 24, 2024 | Church Health, Church Leadership, Small Church / Rural Church
As a pastor, it can seem noble and even Biblical to try to be all things to all men. The apostle Paul even said as much in his letter to the church in Corinth. “19 For though I am free from all, I have made myself a servant to all, that I might win more of them. 20 To...
by Jeff Hoglen | Jan 15, 2024 | Church Health, Church Leadership
Picture this: a shepherd hanging out with their sheep, making sure they’re safe, and heading in the right direction. As a pastor, this is what you do! It’s all about looking out for the people God has entrusted to your care, making sure they’re...