by Ron Edmondson | Jul 17, 2024 | Church Leadership
And when Jesus had finished these parables, he went away from there, and coming to his hometown he taught them in their synagogue, so that they were astonished, and said, “Where did this man get this wisdom and these mighty works? Is not this the carpenter’s son? Is...
by Dave Workman | Jul 5, 2024 | Church Leadership
I love pastors. Been there, done it, got the proverbial t-shirt. It’s a tough gig. The job of pastoring is broad simply by definition and the “shepherd” metaphor: the care, instruction, protection, direction, and correction of the sheep. A shepherd’s job is...
by Jeff Hoglen | Jun 24, 2024 | Church Growth, Church Health
Let’s be real: we all think our churches are friendly places, right? We preach second chances and celebrate redemption stories. But here’s the honest question: Does that translate into how we actually treat people? Does walking through the doors feel like...
by Jeff Hoglen | Jun 17, 2024 | Church Growth, Church Health
As church leaders, we all share a common goal: fostering a vibrant community of disciples who are actively growing in their faith and impacting the world around them. But let’s face it, Sundays can often feel like a snapshot in time. How can we, as leaders,...
by Scott Thomas | May 27, 2024 | Church Leadership, Church Planting
Church planters, as I have observed and personally experienced, live in a constant state of being either angry, depressed, or they are delusional. You might say, “I am neither angry nor depressed.” Delusional: “An idiosyncratic belief or impression that is not in...
