by Jeff Hoglen | Jan 4, 2023 | Church Health, Church Leadership, Church Planting, Discipleship
I am in my mid 50’s, and although I am far from retirement, I do take time to reflect and ponder the lessons I have learned in life. Here are seven lessons that took a deeper meaning for me in 2022 and may help you as we enter a new year: All experiences,...
by Ron Edmondson | Dec 8, 2022 | Church Planting, Church Revitalization, Small Church / Rural Church, Worship
I have a few suggestions for pastors as you prepare for Christmas services. I often have said to our staff that “Christmas is the new Easter”. It isn’t something I can say as easily on Sunday morning without receiving the ALL CAP Monday morning emails. This requires a...
by Brian Jones | Nov 17, 2022 | Church Planting, Communication / Preaching, Small Church / Rural Church
Each Spring I set out a red bird feeder in my backyard. It is a red metal box that stands affixed on a 5’ pole. I always position it so we can see the swarm of birds that come to it through our kitchen window. I’ve always felt that that bird feeder is the simplest...
by Brian Jones | Sep 26, 2022 | Church Health, Church Leadership, Church Revitalization, Featured, Pastoral Burnout
Almost every single Senior Pastor I’ve coached over the last two years have dealt with depression and burn out. I don’t think this says anything specifically about the people I’ve coached as much as it does about how hard it is to be a Senior Pastor in the 21st...
by Ron Edmondson | Aug 25, 2022 | Church Health, Church Leadership
John Maxwell says leadership is influence. If that’s true, then how does a leader develop influence with the people he or she leads? I have learned a few ways I best gain influence with teams I attempt to lead. I have had the opportunity to build my own team. Frankly,...
