by Dave Workman | Aug 14, 2020 | Church Health, Church Leadership
If a definition of leadership is basically moving others toward a goal—moving a group of people from one place to another—then the first part of our job as catalytic leaders is to define reality. It’s a vital part of what we do. It’s what Jesus did over and over for...
by Ron Edmondson | Jul 30, 2020 | Church Leadership, Pastoral Burnout, Small Church / Rural Church
Clarity is often king in organizational dynamics. Words do matter and clear communication is vital for healthy teams. As hard as it is for me to zero in on one idea, I know a huge part of my job as a leader is to help people understand our vision and where we are...
by Martin Buehlmann | Apr 20, 2020 | Servant Evangelism
Did you ever think about church planting as a result of simply giving people the dignity and value God has given them by sending his Son Jesus to the world? I am increasingly convinced that loving people is one of the best ways to share the Gospel. I call it...
by Brian Jones | Apr 10, 2020 | Church Leadership, Church Planting, Communication / Preaching, Small Church / Rural Church
Here’s a quick and easy process to follow that will help you generate compelling sermon titles every week: 1. Title Your Message Only After You Preach It. Jesus said there are three sins that are worse than all the rest combined: (1) hurting children (2) the blasphemy...
by Jeff Hoglen | Apr 1, 2020 | Church Leadership, Small Church / Rural Church
The purpose of the church is to reach those who are far from Christ and to help them become true disciples. The hope is for them to become mature Christians who impact their community and even the world for the glory of God. If that is our goal and desire, we need to...