It seems I’m constantly balancing between my yes and no as a leader. As a leader, I prefer to say yes. I love it when someone comes to me with a proposal for a new ministry or a new idea, and I can simply say, “Yes, go for it!” I love being the guy who gets to...
Do Leaders Have to Know All The Answers?
Nov 8, 2023
I had someone ask me if I leaned more Reformed or Arminian theologically. I said yes…and I wasn’t trying to be clever....
Killers that Stunt Your Personal and Organizational Growth
Nov 3, 2023
Turnaround or growth is usually the result of some action taken by the leadership. Usually, it's not the little...
8 Things I Wouldn’t Do Again if Planting Another Church
Sep 25, 2023
I have been involved in church planting for most of my ministry career – whether as a planter or as a supporter of...
Church Leadership, Coaching, Discipleship
4 Suggestions for Finding the Right Mentor
Aug 2, 2023
I have had many mentors who have invested deeply in my life. The person I am is in great part because of others...
Asking Tough Questions Before Planting a Church
Jun 28, 2023
Planting a church requires more than just a passion for spreading the Word of God. It requires a clear vision, a solid...
Church Leadership, Church Planting, Coaching
Green Horn Pastors: What to Expect in Your First Church Plant
May 26, 2023
Starting a church is perhaps one of the most exciting experiences new pastors can have. However, while the prospect of...
Church Leadership, Church Planting, Coaching
Was it Really a Mistake?
May 17, 2023
“A mistake is not something to be determined after the fact, but in the light of the information until that point.”...
Church Leadership, Church Planting, Coaching
Overcome The Fear of Failure
May 8, 2023
Church planting comes with a fair amount of obstacles. One of the most common excuses for not planting a church is the...
Church Health, Church Leadership, Coaching, Small Church / Rural Church
Unlocking Potential With Mentorship
Apr 19, 2023
Unlocking Potential With Mentorship: How to Guide & Nurture Tomorrow’s Church Leaders The success of any church...
Church Health, Church Leadership, Coaching
Advice for the Leader with a Million “Good” Ideas
Jan 18, 2023
I once worked with a guy who said to me, “I don’t think you’ve ever heard an idea you didn’t like”. He was right. I...
Church Health, Church Leadership, Coaching, Discipleship
My Top 5 Books of 2022: A Must-Read List
Jan 6, 2023
I am back to my habit of reading (finding and completing) at least two books per month. I have started quite a few...
Steve Sjogren’s Favorite Books of 2022
Dec 29, 2022
Best Books of 2022. As the saying goes, “readers are leaders“ as well as the reverse of that, “leaders are readers.“...
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