by Ron Edmondson | Jul 10, 2024 | Church Leadership
I try to be a leader of leaders. I love, welcome and appreciate followers, but as much as possible I want to lead people who are going to lead. I’ve been asked the difference in being a leader of leaders and leading followers. It’s one of my favorite questions. The...
by Ron Edmondson | Apr 10, 2024 | Church Leadership, Church Planting
There are some things visionary leaders hate to hear. They make us cringe. Mostly because they distract the team from the vision and from being healthy attempting to achieve it. Visionary leaders hate to hear: “We’ve never done it that way before.”...
by Jeff Hoglen | Mar 20, 2024 | Church Growth, Church Leadership, Church Planting
In the heart of every thriving church plant lies a core truth: the strength of its team. Whether you’re launching a new church plant or navigating the complexities of growing an established congregation, the truth remains: we are better together. The art of...
by Jeff Hoglen | Oct 9, 2023 | Church Growth, Church Planting
One of the hallmarks of an influential church or ministry isn’t the charisma of a single leader but a team alive and vibrant in their callings. In the journey of pastoral leadership, there’s a tempting siren song that lures us to believe we should, or can,...
by Steve Pike | Feb 3, 2022 | Church Leadership, Church Planting
When my wife and I planted our first church, we went alone. We didn’t know any better. We thought that we just needed to go to the community to which we were called and start working hard. Thankfully, God knew we needed help! So he sent us Gil and Susan. I met Gil at...