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In my last post, I told you your sermon was overrated, and to my surprise, many of you actually agreed.
It just doesn’t make sense...
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The idea of being a part of a ‘driven church’ is something we hear about a...
Virtual Discipleship
“So, what about online discipleship? How do you make that work?”
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Your Preaching is Overrated
There I said it.
You may not agree, but you needed to hear it.
Now, before you unsubscribe or send me a scathing email about the...
8 Outreach Projects For Autumn
I'm often asked about the best projects for success. Whether it’s a warm and sunny area like Southern California or Seattle where it apparently...
E = mc2 …Spiritually Speaking
At one point at the church where I pastored, we were doing seven identical services every weekend. In a room that seated 570 people,...
Even a Few Can Touch Many
It doesn’t take a large crew to make leave a big footprint. Victory in God’s kingdom has always gone to the underdogs. God nearly...
The Biggest Barrier to Reaching Young Families Right Now
Empathy – The ability to understand and share the feelings of another.
Several years ago my wife became a stay at home mom.
It was something...
E-Book by Steve Sjogren and Jeff Hoglen
Jeff and I are big fans of quotes. For communicators, a powerful quote that’s well placed will stir your listeners and/or readers. The following are some of our favorites — in fact this is a just a small part of several thousand on hand. Perhaps more quote books will follow… — God’s best to you and your communication gifts — may these be powerful tools in your hands! – Steve Sjogren
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