by Bill Easum | Nov 3, 2023 | Church Leadership, Coaching
Turnaround or growth is usually the result of some action taken by the leadership. Usually, it’s not the little changes that kill a church but the big changes that go untried. Either leadership is afraid of these BIG changes, or they can’t even imagine them....
by Brian Jones | Oct 27, 2023 | Church Leadership, Pastoral Burnout
We would all agree that the worst possible rut to ever be in as a Pastor is living in a perpetual state of distraction, overwhelm, and superficiality. Yet, if someone were to ask us how we’re doing, we’d be lying if we didn’t say that’s how we spend the majority of...
by Dave Workman | Sep 4, 2023 | Church Leadership, Church Planting
Last week, I had a defining moment: I turned 70. Although I didn’t feel any different from the day before, it still seemed like a remarkable milestone. I was 28 when my dad died at 56, and for some reason, when I turned his age, that year seemed more daunting. Yes, I...
by Jeff Hoglen | Aug 21, 2023 | Church Growth, Church Health, Church Revitalization
As pastors and leaders in the church, we often find ourselves striving for perfection. We want the perfect sermons, the perfect music, the perfect programs, and the perfect attendance. But what if this pursuit of perfection is actually hindering the health of our...
by Jason Taylor | Aug 9, 2023 | Church Health, Church Planting, Pastoral Burnout
I still remember the moment the first ”launch” service ended at our small church plant. It was 11:01 AM on that Grand Opening Sunday, and at 11:01 and thirty seconds, this thought came to my mind: SUNDAY IS ONLY 7 DAYS AWAY This deep sinking...