If you have ever started a new church or been part of a church planting team, you know how tough it can be. There are some serious serious questions that should be asked prior to entering into church planting. Before planting, look inward and ask yourself the...
Fact: It can be scary attending a church for the first time. The anxiety intensifies if you don't know anyone there....
I have a friend who is on an extended sabbatical. He and his wife decided to travel to the west coast. They attended a...
ANTS!!! It seems that no matter what I do they become more. They are in the kitchen, the bathroom, the dining room,...
It has been over 20 years since I first became a pastor. I've had the privilege of equipping many for the pastorate...
In my last post, we looked at a checklist for a church plant considering the need for sound reinforcement. We also...
Every new business tries to differentiate itself from all others. The same kind of thinking holds true for churches....
I’ve had the privilege of traveling to Japan, Nepal, Myanmar, and China. The purpose of the trips is always the...
There are many reasons we should start a church. There are even more reasons we should plant churches that plant...
In Acts 2, when Peter was inspired to preach mightily by the power of the Holy Spirit, he was evidencing an amazing...
Planning to Reproduce Many churches have mission statements that reflect the Great Commandment and the Great...
There are some bad reasons to plant a church. Please understand, I love church planting. When I moved back into church...
One of the most common complaints I hear from churches is how they wish their introverted Senior Pastors were...
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