by Steve Sjogren | Jul 10, 2020 | Church Leadership, Featured, Pastoral Burnout
Ever wondered what is after this life? In this interview, Steve Sjogren shares his near-death experience with us. John & Carol Arnott interviewed Steve Sjogren last month regarding a health crisis that leads to his dying and subsequent return. What did Steve see,...
by Bill Tenny-Brittian | Jul 6, 2020 | Church Health, Church Leadership, Discipleship
The other day I received a note about the church’s response to the current injustices. The writer shared how he was organizing his church to publicly question police tactics, to be actively involved in legislating change, and to rally in protest. And then he posed...
by Steve Sjogren | Jun 17, 2020 | Church Planting, Church Revitalization, Outreach and Evangelism, Servant Evangelism
When I first heard the term “War Room” I instantly liked it. The thinking is that as we make war, and as the dust settles, we need a place to ponder our next steps against the forces we face. It’s a great term, but is it an accurate description of...
by Bill Easum | Jun 10, 2020 | Church Health, Church Planting, Discipleship
Small groups are one of the most misunderstand ministries I’ve ever seen and I’ve seen them all. Most small groups are just one of many programs churches undertake in an attempt to either reach more people, keep more people, or provide a needed form of fellowship and...
by Jeff Hoglen | Jun 3, 2020 | Church Leadership, Church Planting, Small Church / Rural Church
Getting Started Many churches start in homes or coffee shops. Sometimes these were intentional and other times a simple Bible study morphed into a church meeting. Needless to say, the micro church/house church model is by far the easiest to start and even duplicate....
