After a certain age, going into ministry, or leading a church, you would think that your inner critic aka negative self-talk would be silenced. I wish that were true. The reality is that we all have that negative voice inside our head that judges, criticizes, or...
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...
We would all agree that the worst possible rut to ever be in as a Pastor is living in a perpetual state of...
Every Monday I post one of The Basics. The Basics are simple steps every church can take to grow. They are the same...
As a leader for over 30 years, I’ve received my share of criticism. It comes with leadership. If you aren’t receiving...
I’ve always been considered a fairly disciplined person. There are certain disciplines that have made me who I am...
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