by Jeffrey Hoglen | Nov 29, 2024 | Book Review, Church Planting
Having the right resources can mean the difference between thriving and merely surviving. After reviewing countless books on church planting and pastoral ministry, these four stand out as must-reads for anyone serious about launching or leading a church. Each brings...
by Steve Sjogren | Nov 15, 2024 | Church Revitalization, Outreach and Evangelism, Servant Evangelism
Build a Memory of Thanksgiving Kindness When you think of the words “kindness” and “Thanksgiving,” an image of food might come to mind. Maybe your Thanksgiving motto is “Show God’s love in a practical weigh!” Good food is a delight for sure. Beyond that, there...
by Steve Sjogren | Sep 11, 2024 | Discipleship, Pastoral Burnout
A snail and a slug scoot down the sidewalk one morning on their way to work as usual. They converged faster than either one of them anticipated and boom, they crashed into one another. The police showed up and asked the snail what happened. All he could say was,...
by Steve Sjogren | Aug 28, 2024 | Outreach and Evangelism
Join us for a life-giving time dedicated to the power of the Spirit through servant evangelism. We will be set against the backdrop of the scenic Granite Creek Community Church in Claremont, California. This event, scheduled for October 3-5, 2024, promises to be a...
by Steve Sjogren | Apr 1, 2024 | Church Leadership
There are a lot of smart and hard-working people out there. Some are both. Have you noticed that power and influence often seem to only be in the hands of a few who use this influence for personal gain or the destruction of others? There is a smaller percentage of...