by Steve Sjogren | Sep 12, 2022 | Church Planting, Church Revitalization, Outreach and Evangelism, Servant Evangelism
Ready, aim. Ready, aim… Sometimes leaders come across like they are a stuttering, dyslexic firing squad – continually using this as the motto above. That’s all okay as long as they are willing to admit they are stuck and are eager to begin to work toward change....
by Steve Sjogren | Feb 10, 2022 | Church Revitalization, Outreach and Evangelism, Servant Evangelism
I am often asked “How can one create a culture of serving somewhere that has been lacking an outward focus?” That’s a fair question considering how few churches have a truly outward focus. Is it possible to create a shift outwardly, really? It may take a while to see...
by Steve Sjogren | Nov 23, 2021 | 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 are...
by Jeff Hoglen | Oct 11, 2021 | Church Planting, Church Revitalization, Small Church / Rural Church, Uncategorized
Fact: It can be scary attending a church for the first time. The anxiety intensifies if you don’t know anyone there. With this in mind, put yourself in the shoes of a first-time guest. Can they find their way around the church? Regardless of the size of the...
by Dave Workman | Aug 19, 2021 | Church Leadership, Discipleship, Outreach and Evangelism, Servant Evangelism
Ernest Gordon was a Christian, author, and former dean of Princeton Seminary who died a couple of decades ago. Gordon was the inspiration behind the movies Bridge Over the River Kwai and, just before he died, To End All Wars with Keifer Sutherland. He survived three...