by Ron Edmondson | May 6, 2021 | Church Revitalization, Small Church / Rural Church
Over the years, I have seen signs like the one in this post and the first word that pops in my head is “Closed”. Anything which seems exclusive to the people already on the inside makes me as an outsider feel unwelcome to the church.I’m sure that’s not the intent this...
by Bryan Stevenson | Apr 20, 2021 | Church Planting, Worship
Church planting is a labor of love. Being a part of a new or expanded expression of the Bride of Christ should only be entered into with that focus. Love of the Lord and His word, love for His people, love for the lost, and love for the geographical area that the...
by Travis Stephens | Feb 25, 2021 | Church Revitalization, Small Church / Rural Church
A little over ten years ago, my church hit a growth spurt. One year we grew by 18 percent, the next year 48 percent, and the next year 57 percent. Growth seemed to come easy back then. It’s much different these days, at least for us. Over the past few years, we’ve...
by Jeff Hoglen | Feb 4, 2021 | Church Planting, Technology, Worship
I was recently asked about worship resources within new and existing church contexts. This is by no means an exhaustive list but I wanted to share some resources that I have personally used in the past. These companies offer great resources and have good customer...
by Ed Stetzer | Jan 21, 2021 | Church Leadership, Church Planting, Communication / Preaching
Preaching. Countless people have done it and are doing it. And as we all know, there isn’t just one way of doing it. When it comes to the work of proclamation, we have various strategies and styles–some healthier than others. Three Common Approaches to Preaching What...
