by Ralph Moore | Mar 20, 2020 | Church Leadership, Communication / Preaching, Uncategorized
This feels like we’re experiencing a biblical plague. Well, maybe it’s not a plague, but it is a difficult time for church members and leaders alike. I awoke this morning to emails from a restaurant that I frequent and a mall I’ve visited. Both assured me that they...
by Steve Sjogren | Mar 11, 2020 | Church Leadership, Pastoral Burnout
I’ve had one of those weeks when everywhere I turn, I’ve heard or read some version of Paul’s verse in Galatians, “Let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap if we do not give up.”(Gal. 6:9, English...
by Brian Jones | Jan 17, 2020 | Church Leadership, Church Revitalization, Communication / Preaching
All great communicators begin with focusing on their listener’s mindset, not their topic. Senior Pastor’s who are great preachers are no exception to this rule. Below is a guide that our Teaching Team created a few years ago to help us when planning an upcoming sermon...
by Bill Tenny-Brittian | Jan 13, 2020 | Church Planting, Church Revitalization, Worship
It happened again. Great worship was happening and then … nothing. Silence Dead air time Squirrel!!! Let’s be honest here … if the radio (or your favorite online server) goes silent while you’re driving, how long before you’re off to the next station or playlist?...
by Steve Sjogren | Dec 7, 2019 | Church Planting
How many people do you need to launch a Sunday morning service? Steve Sjogren shares his thoughts on this topic in this quick video! Steve and Janie Sjogren started the Vineyard Community Church in Cincinnati OH and has coached numerous church planters...