by Steve Sjogren | Feb 10, 2022 | Church Revitalization, Outreach and Evangelism, Servant Evangelism
I am often asked “How can one create a culture of serving somewhere that has been lacking an outward focus?” That’s a fair question considering how few churches have a truly outward focus. Is it possible to create a shift outwardly, really? It may take a while to see...
by Ron Edmondson | Jan 13, 2022 | Church Leadership, Church Revitalization
A young pastor was battling the leadership of the church to make changes. He felt part of his call to the church was to make changes, but every change he suggested the leadership of the church resisted. All his efforts to help the church grow again were met with...
by Artie Davis | Jan 10, 2022 | Church Leadership, Communication / Preaching
Here are a few things to consider when planning sermons for the new year: 1) Consider preaching through the Bible every year – We read through the Bible as a church every year (We use Mariners Church condensed reading plan) – It gives you the...
by Dave Workman | Jan 6, 2022 | Church Health, Church Leadership, Church Revitalization
Many years ago a fellow pastor introduced me to a graphic that was helpful for a wider view of the Church. He had adapted a construct from the late author Phyliss Tickle that described the landscape of modern Christianity and the Church (capital C) in quadrants....
by Jeff Christopherson | Jan 4, 2022 | Church Planting
Note from the editor: This article was originally written a few years ago. After reviewing the post, the editor felt as though there is still much we can glean as we enter the new year with expectancy. The rise of church planting fervor within many streams of...
