by Brian Jones | Oct 21, 2021 | Church Revitalization, Outreach and Evangelism, Worship
Before we think through how to capitalize on this unique opportunity, let’s recall three key things we know to be true about Christmas Eve: 1. A Lot’s At Stake: 25% Of All Potential Visitors This Year Will Visit Christmas Eve Services We can’t lose sight of the...
by Jeff Hoglen | Sep 17, 2021 | Church Leadership, Church Planting, Coaching
It has been over 20 years since I first became a pastor. I’ve had the privilege of equipping many for the pastorate and others for church planting and missions. Here is some advice that I share with those who feel called into ministry: 1. Leaders are...
by Steve Sjogren | Jul 22, 2021 | Church Leadership, Church Planting, Church Revitalization
In Acts 2, when Peter was inspired to preach mightily by the power of the Holy Spirit, he was evidencing an amazing amount of “faith casting.” In that case, the place where they were meeting was affected by the presence of God in response to what the...
by Dave Workman | Jul 15, 2021 | Church Leadership, Church Revitalization, Small Church / Rural Church
Sociologists have noted the unprecedented “acceleration of change” happening in our world. Information is instantaneous. People change locations more, change work more, change relationships more in our time than any other. And let’s be honest: a pandemic has...
by Ron Edmondson | Jul 6, 2021 | Church Leadership, Church Planting
There are some bad reasons to plant a church. Please understand, I love church planting. When I moved back into church revitalization, part of the concern I had was I might not have a foot into church planting. That would be tough for me. After two successful plants...