by Ron Edmondson | Sep 25, 2023 | Church Planting, Coaching
I have been involved in church planting for most of my ministry career – whether as a planter or as a supporter of planting. I love the process of planting. I love the energy and the enthusiasm a new church brings to a community. Having planted two churches, I’ve...
by Travis Stephens | Sep 18, 2023 | Church Health, Church Revitalization, Small Church / Rural Church
As people continue to get busier and commitment to the church continues to decrease, it’s become harder and harder to convince people to volunteer at church. This seems to be happening to every church, no matter the size or denomination. It certainly doesn’t help that...
by Ron Edmondson | Aug 30, 2023 | Church Health, Church Leadership, Church Revitalization
Do you want to know the fastest way to encourage change? I have practiced this one for years, and it almost always triggers change. It has worked in business, government, and church. It worked in church planting and in church revitalization. It is cost-effective, too....
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 Steve Sjogren | Jul 5, 2023 | Church Health, Church Leadership, Pastoral Burnout
Have you ever uttered any of these sentences? “I can’t do it!” “That’s way out of my league. I can’t possibly succeed at that.” “I tried that once upon a time, but it didn’t work.” “I always fail at this. Why even...
