A church planter has a challenging job. They have to be a church leader, business manager, and community organizer all at the same time. It can be incredibly stressful with an overwhelming workload that is never-ending. Church planting also requires emotional strength...
A few weeks ago, my sermon in our first service completely bombed. It was the worst in recent memory. Between the...
Empathy – The ability to understand and share the feelings of another. Several years ago my wife became a stay at home...
I’ve never met a Senior Pastor who didn’t have the ability to do an outstanding job leading their staff, but I have...
I was coaching a pastor trying to help a church grow again. The previous pastor left town after a series of bad...
If you‘d like to get more done in less time, here are a number of my favorite time-saving tips, tricks, and hacks for...
Mental health issues in general and burnout in particular are real issues for pastors and leaders as we minister in...
Clarity is often king in organizational dynamics. Words do matter and clear communication is vital for healthy teams....
Have you ever uttered any of these sentences? "I can't do it!" "That's way out of my league. I can’t possibly succeed...
But Ruth replied, “Don’t urge me to leave you or to turn back from you. Where you go I will go, and where you stay I...
Ever wondered what is after this life? In this interview, Steve Sjogren shares his near-death experience with us. John...
One of the most discouraging aspects of planting churches is the fact that most people who start with you leave early...
I've had one of those weeks when everywhere I turn, I've heard or read some version of Paul's verse in...
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