by Stephen Gray | Feb 6, 2023 | Church Growth, Church Leadership, Church Planting
I have a very foundational belief that no guest enters a church, whether a conventional church structure or an unconventional gathering place, by happenstance. I have a very foundational belief that no guest enters a church, whether a conventional church structure or...
by Ron Edmondson | Jul 20, 2021 | Church Health, Church Revitalization, Small Church / Rural Church
Change has changed. Have you noticed? Of course, you have. It’s all around us. You might not have thought about it, but you’ve certainly experienced the result of the way change has changed. I first wrote these thoughts 9 years ago, and they are truer today. Change is...
by Travis Stephens | Nov 17, 2020 | Church Health, Church Revitalization
What can I say about this year, that hasn’t already been said? This year has been one we’ll always remember, even though it’s one we’d all rather forget. Maybe that’s why I’m in such a hurry to move on to next year. Of course, this year hasn’t been all bad. We’ve had...
by Brian Jones | Aug 10, 2020 | Church Health, Church Leadership, Church Revitalization
I guarantee there’s a decision you’ve been putting off that if you postpone it any longer, it is going to cost you dearly. How do I know this? Because I have an earned doctorate from Harvard in the science of “I’m so stressed right now and have so many things coming...
by Ron Edmondson | Jul 30, 2020 | Church Leadership, Pastoral Burnout, Small Church / Rural Church
Clarity is often king in organizational dynamics. Words do matter and clear communication is vital for healthy teams. As hard as it is for me to zero in on one idea, I know a huge part of my job as a leader is to help people understand our vision and where we are...
