by Jeff Hoglen | Oct 6, 2022 | Church Leadership, Church Planting, Featured, Pastoral Burnout, Small Church / Rural Church
The thought of making a difference stirs you to take action. The excitement of something unique and fresh drives you to step out in faith and plant a church. The first year of the church plant may not have been perfect, but the forward momentum keeps you focused and...
by Jeff Hoglen | Jun 20, 2022 | Church Health, Church Leadership, Church Planting, Small Church / Rural Church
Here are 3 ministry lessons you need to know beyond doubt to lead well and be all God has called you to be. Â 1. The grass is not greener on the other side. Â It always seems greener, but the grass on the other side also needs watering. I have known many...
by Jeff Hoglen | Jun 6, 2022 | Church Leadership, Church Planting
Let’s be real. Whenever I see my wife’s name come up on my cell phone I take the call. She is not a phone person so when she calls, I pick up no matter what I’m doing. You probably can relate to that scenario. Why? Because our spouses matter, big time! ...
by Dave Workman | Apr 21, 2022 | Church Health, Church Leadership, Church Revitalization
Over the years that we’ve worked with churches, it’s been our observation that of the four critical elements of healthy, effective churches: Integrity (systems, processes, organizational wholeness) Passion (communal commitment to the mission) Servanthood (outward...
by Mark Batterson | Mar 28, 2022 | Church Health, Church Leadership, Church Revitalization
We naturally gravitate toward what is familiar. Once we find a place to sit, we’ll sit there every time. Once we find a favorite dish, we’ll stop trying new things on the menu. Once we get into a routine, it’s next to impossible to get out of it. As the old adage...
