by Travis Stephens | Oct 1, 2020 | Church Revitalization, Small Church / Rural Church
There I said it. You may not agree, but you needed to hear it. Now, before you unsubscribe or send me a scathing email about the power of the spoken word of God, hear me out. I’m not saying that the Word of God is overrated. I’m not saying that you’re preaching isn’t...
by Steve Sjogren | Sep 29, 2020 | Church Revitalization, Outreach and Evangelism, Servant Evangelism
I’m often asked about the best projects for success. Whether it’s a warm and sunny area like Southern California or Seattle where it apparently rains nearly half the time! There is always a great project in your midst. Here is a handful to try this fall. They...
by Dave Workman | Sep 24, 2020 | Church Health, Church Leadership, Church Revitalization
At one point at the church where I pastored, we were doing seven identical services every weekend. In a room that seated 570 people, we had stumbled into some crazy momentum. The thing is, momentum seems to shift from time-to-time. You notice it easily watching...
by Steve Sjogren | Sep 24, 2020 | Church Revitalization, Outreach and Evangelism, Servant Evangelism
It doesn’t take a large crew to make leave a big footprint. Victory in God’s kingdom has always gone to the underdogs. God nearly always anoints a minuscule group to do his bidding. I find this encouraging since all that I have started has been small – usually for a...
by Ron Edmondson | Sep 11, 2020 | Pastoral Burnout, Small Church / Rural Church
I was coaching a pastor trying to help a church grow again. The previous pastor left town after a series of bad decisions – some decisions the church is still finding out about each new day. I was happy to help the new pastor, but I also had concern was for the pastor...
