by Travis Stephens | Mar 18, 2024 | Church Leadership, Small Church / Rural Church
I’m going to go out on a limb here and say that most small-town pastors tend to be very relational. It’s hard to get hired as a pastor in a small town if you’re not. Most small-town churches are looking for a shepherd that will do a good job tending to the...
by Steve Sjogren | Mar 13, 2024 | Church Planting, Church Revitalization, Outreach and Evangelism
Here are 12 Things Your Church Needs to Know…By The Time It’s 12 Months Old. These 12 things will help your church be healthy, balanced, and focused. 1. Don’t take yourselves too seriously You are important to God. Isn’t it enough to know that without the need...
by Jeff Hoglen | Mar 11, 2024 | Church Growth, Church Health, Church Planting
A church’s health and growth are not accidental but the result of intentional, God-honoring practices. This blog post introduces a comprehensive checklist to help church leaders evaluate their congregation’s vitality and identify areas for growth. Drawing...
by Jeff Hoglen | Mar 1, 2024 | Church Growth, Church Leadership
Leadership is crucial in any organization, and a church is no exception. However, developing leaders for ministry within the church can be challenging without the proper principles and practices in place. Whether you are planting a church or part of an existing...
by Travis Stephens | Jan 24, 2024 | Church Health, Church Leadership, Small Church / Rural Church
As a pastor, it can seem noble and even Biblical to try to be all things to all men. The apostle Paul even said as much in his letter to the church in Corinth. “19 For though I am free from all, I have made myself a servant to all, that I might win more of them. 20 To...