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Neil Cole Church Leadership, Church Planting, Discipleship, Small Church / Rural Church

Learn From The Ant

Sep 22, 2021

ANTS!!! It seems that no matter what I do they become more. They are in the kitchen, the bathroom, the dining room,...

Jeff Hoglen Church Leadership, Church Planting, Coaching

4 Tips For New Pastors

Sep 17, 2021

It has been over 20 years since I first became a pastor. I've had the privilege of equipping many for the pastorate...

Bryan Stevenson Church Planting, Worship

Something Borrowed – Pragmatic Church Planting

Sep 14, 2021

In my last post, we looked at a checklist for a church plant considering the need for sound reinforcement. We also...

Dave Workman Communication / Preaching, Small Church / Rural Church

When To Challenge…

Sep 9, 2021

How long has it been since the people in your church, ministry, or organization were challenged with something bigger...

Jeff Hoglen Church Revitalization, Church Social Media

The New “Steeple” – First Impressions Part 2

Sep 7, 2021

Why do some churches have steeples? Some ministers and church historians relate steeples to tradition. The majority do...

Jim Sheppard Church Health, Church Leadership, Outreach and Evangelism

Unleash The Difference Makers

Sep 2, 2021

I spend a lot of time in churches with church leaders and their people. I gave a lot of thought to what the game...

Jeff Hoglen Church Health, Church Revitalization, Small Church / Rural Church

First Impression Blind Spots – Part 1

Aug 31, 2021

I think it's common for church leaders to place friendly welcoming people at our front doors. Life can be tough so...

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