by Ed Stetzer | Feb 8, 2022 | Church Leadership, Church Planting
Over the years, I’ve seen lots of great church-planting practices, and many not-so-great ones. Too many churches open and then close too often because instead of looking to God, they were looking to themselves. Even more unfortunate is the fact that many church plants...
by Artie Davis | Jan 10, 2022 | Church Leadership, Communication / Preaching
Here are a few things to consider when planning sermons for the new year: 1) Consider preaching through the Bible every year – We read through the Bible as a church every year (We use Mariners Church condensed reading plan) – It gives you the...
by Jeff Hoglen | Oct 11, 2021 | Church Planting, Church Revitalization, Small Church / Rural Church, Uncategorized
Fact: It can be scary attending a church for the first time. The anxiety intensifies if you don’t know anyone there. With this in mind, put yourself in the shoes of a first-time guest. Can they find their way around the church? Regardless of the size of the...
by Bryan Stevenson | Sep 14, 2021 | Church Planting, Worship
In my last post, we looked at a checklist for a church plant considering the need for sound reinforcement. We also explored how to set yourself up for future expansion by planning ahead. We focused on purchasing “new”. One of the considerations on the checklist was –...
by Jeff Hoglen | Sep 7, 2021 | Church Revitalization
Why do some churches have steeples? Some ministers and church historians relate steeples to tradition. The majority do not see them as a theologically loaded symbol within the church. They’re more of an identity element. The most direct reply to the question...
