by Ron Edmondson | Feb 9, 2023 | Church Growth, Church Health, Church Planting
In church planting, we defied the “rules” of growth for several years. By rules, I mean things which happen that naturally stall growth. They are true in every organization. If you don’t understand them, you will not be prepared to address them. We were falsely...
by Stephen Gray | Feb 6, 2023 | Church Growth, Church Leadership, Church Planting
I have a very foundational belief that no guest enters a church, whether a conventional church structure or an unconventional gathering place, by happenstance. I have a very foundational belief that no guest enters a church, whether a conventional church structure or...
by Jeff Hoglen | Dec 12, 2022 | Church Leadership, Church Planting, Outreach and Evangelism
I have heard a well-intentioned church planter say that if there is a great worship team and an above-average preacher, the church will succeed. I think that is a way to start a worship service but NOT the foundation for a life-giving church plant. So, how can you...
by Dave Jacobs | Nov 28, 2022 | Church Leadership, Church Planting, Church Revitalization, Pastoral Burnout
I’ve planted three churches. One in my early 20’s, one in my late 20’s, and my final one after I had just turned 40. The funny thing about getting older is that you seem to know less than you did when you were younger. Now I know that not all church planters are in...
by Brian Jones | Nov 17, 2022 | Church Planting, Communication / Preaching, Small Church / Rural Church
Each Spring I set out a red bird feeder in my backyard. It is a red metal box that stands affixed on a 5’ pole. I always position it so we can see the swarm of birds that come to it through our kitchen window. I’ve always felt that that bird feeder is the simplest...
