by Brian Jones | May 3, 2024 | Church Leadership, Communication / Preaching
If you’re going to lead your church through the next growth barrier, you can’t squander the most precious personal resource you have: time. This includes wasting time on unfocused sermon preparation. I’ve always been a bit suspicious of how long Senior Pastors spend...
by Ron Edmondson | Mar 29, 2024 | Church Leadership, Church Revitalization, Coaching
Sorry if the title is crude. No implication about anyone here. But leadership development may not be as difficult as we often make it out to be. So why not share the oversimplified version? Â The dummy version. One of the number one questions I get about leadership is...
by Jeff Hoglen | Jan 31, 2024 | Church Leadership, Church Planting, Communication / Preaching, Discipleship
Preaching is an art, a divine calling to share God’s Word. In the journey of spreading His message, clarity and focus are paramount. A 3-point sermon outline is a powerful tool for achieving this. It helps in delivering a memorable and impactful message,...
by Jeff Hoglen | Jan 1, 2024 | Church Health, Church Leadership, Pastoral Burnout
Navigating the Lonely Waters As pastors, we’re often seen as the rock of our communities — the steadfast leaders guiding our flock through life’s storms. But who’s there for us when the waves get rough? Recent studies, including one from Barna...
by Jeff Hoglen | Dec 28, 2023 | Book Review, Church Health
One of the books I read during my recent travels was Future Church: Seven Laws of Real Church Growth by Will Mancini. This was one that I could hardly put down with so many practical insights and nuggets of wisdom. Let’s talk about how churches grow and what...
