by Ron Edmondson | Dec 4, 2023 | Church Growth, Church Planting, Church Revitalization
I came close to titling these “essential” skills, but I knew that was unfair. God grows churches and He works through all different types of people. I have heard great pastors say — “I know how to teach and care for the people, but I’m not always sure how to lead.”...
by Jeff Hoglen | Nov 13, 2023 | Church Health, Church Leadership, Pastoral Burnout
In our continuous journey through life’s ups and downs, it’s easy to get caught up in our daily routines, losing sight of the spiritual nourishment that fuels our soul. It’s high time we stopped neglecting our own need for spiritual nourishment and...
by Jeff Hoglen | Oct 23, 2023 | Communication / Preaching
Funeral For a Fred The first funeral I conducted as a pastor was a bit of a mystery. I stood on the bow of a yacht on Balboa Island – an exclusive part of Orange County in Southern California. As I was getting up to speak, I glanced up and saw an actor I’m a...
