by Editor | Dec 8, 2022 | Church Planting, Church Revitalization, Small Church / Rural Church, Worship
I have a few suggestions for pastors as you prepare for Christmas services. I often have said to our staff that “Christmas is the new Easter”. It isn’t something I can say as easily on Sunday morning without receiving the ALL CAP Monday morning emails. This requires a...
by Dave Workman | Dec 5, 2022 | Church Health, Church Leadership, Small Church / Rural Church
Like most people on the planet, I’ve had some good bosses and some not-so-good bosses. And conversely, in my leadership history, at times, I was a good leader and other times, a not-so-good leader. But after years of observation, study, and reflection, it seemed to me...
by Jeff Hoglen | Dec 1, 2022 | Church Planting, Coaching, International Church Planting
I have been thinking and praying about the upcoming new year and my plans, goals, and dreams. One thing I know is – I don’t want to be a reactive pastor. I want to be proactive and intentional. One of my goals last year was to plant another church....
by Dave Jacobs | Nov 28, 2022 | Church Leadership, Church Planting, Church Revitalization, Pastoral Burnout
I’ve planted three churches. One in my early 20’s, one in my late 20’s, and my final one after I had just turned 40. The funny thing about getting older is that you seem to know less than you did when you were younger. Now I know that not all church planters are in...
by Editor | Nov 21, 2022 | Church Health, Church Leadership, Pastoral Burnout, Small Church / Rural Church
Want a guaranteed better Thanksgiving? Perhaps even the best Thanksgiving ever? I actually believe Thanksgiving may be one of the most “Christian” holidays we can celebrate. As followers of Christ, we are to give thanks always – and in every situation. We have reason...
