by Toni Spry | May 10, 2023 | Church Leadership, Church Planting, Discipleship
You have all seen social media profiles. For all the talk today against “profiling,” we are all self-identified by our “profile.” What does your profile say? I saw a business card once that, in addition to the man’s name, was covered with titles that highlighted what...
by Dave Workman | May 5, 2023 | Church Health, Outreach and Evangelism, Small Church / Rural Church
This summer, at a nearby amusement park, I rode thirteen rollercoasters in one evening. The granddaddy of them all was Orion—a gigacoaster with a 300-foot drop and speeds over 90 mph. Jaw-dropping. Or should I say, stomach-dropping? And, of course, I had to tell...
by Ron Edmondson | Apr 21, 2023 | Church Leadership, Church Planting
Here’s a warning I want to give to those who are currently not in a senior leadership position but think they may want to be. I’m not trying to be cruel here. I am actually trying to be helpful. Don’t Agree to Be the Senior Leader – Unless: You are ready...
by Jeff Hoglen | Apr 10, 2023 | Church Health, Church Leadership, Pastoral Burnout
As a church planter, you know all too well the feeling of anxiety when it comes to starting a new church. You’ve invested countless hours into researching, planning, and praying for your church, yet the feelings of worry can still creep in. But please know this...
by Bill Tenny-Brittian | Mar 27, 2023 | Church Leadership
What kind of a leader are you? There are several hundred books (at least!) that will help you discover that answer, but in my experience, there are really only three kinds of leaders. (1) Leaders with a position who don’t actually lead. Sorry folks, but I put the...
