by Bill Easum | Dec 4, 2024 | Church Leadership, Church Planting
I want you to think about the title of this blog post and ask yourself, “What has this to do with religion?” Here are my thoughts. In less than 100 years the U.S. has gone from riding on horses to putting a man on the moon. That’s incredible progress; it’s also a...
by Jeffrey Hoglen | Nov 29, 2024 | Book Review, Church Planting
Having the right resources can mean the difference between thriving and merely surviving. After reviewing countless books on church planting and pastoral ministry, these four stand out as must-reads for anyone serious about launching or leading a church. Each brings...
by Bill Tenny-Brittian | Jun 12, 2024 | Church Growth, Church Health
There’s an old saying that goes, “Pastor, you can’t be faithful to the Great Commission if you’re stuck inside your office” (okay, so it’s not that old of a saying). But the truth is there nonetheless. We’ve found that pastors of turnaround churches (and larger,...
by Jeff Hoglen | Sep 15, 2023 | Church Growth, Church Planting
I recently worked with a client who is transitioning from serving as the Lead Pastor of an established church to serving as a church planter. He noticed that his sermons, which were well-received in his old context, seemed to be missing the mark in his church plant....