by Toni Spry | Jun 16, 2022 | Church Health, Church Planting
Many years ago we were visiting with some friends in their home having dinner. His father, who was a Pastor, happened to be there also. Of course, the conversation turned to the ministry. We were young, successful, and enthusiastic about our first church plant,...
by Hugh Halter | Jun 13, 2022 | Church Health, Church Leadership, Outreach and Evangelism
A consistent question I often get is related to whether or not Christians should be liked by the culture. My simple answer has been that Jesus was liked by the commoner, the peasants, and sinners. Thus if we follow Christ, Christians should also be, for sure...
by Jeff Hoglen | Jun 10, 2022 | Church Leadership, Church Planting, Pastoral Burnout
Here is a weekly summary of some random things in my life. Basically, it’s a list of what I’m watching, listening to, pondering and exploring. What I’m watching Night Sky – on Amazon Prime Irene and Franklin York, a retired couple, have a secret: a Chamber...
by Ron Edmondson | Jun 2, 2022 | Church Leadership, Church Planting, International Church Planting
Having participated in two church plants as a planter, and now working with church planters on a regular basis in a coaching capacity, I know firsthand the fears associated with planting a church. It’s a leap of faith and one God is calling many to these days. My...
by Brian Davis | May 26, 2022 | Church Health, Church Leadership, Pastoral Burnout
The life of a Pastor is very rewarding but is also one of (if not THE) most challenging and difficult. Pastors often feel isolated, overwhelmed, and discouraged. But God’s plan is not that church leaders live a miserable life, but that they live a life full of...