by Ron Edmondson | Oct 30, 2023 | Church Health, Church Leadership
Being a leader isn’t easy. With every decision a leader makes, someone is happy – and someone is not. One often misunderstood reason leadership is challenging is the tension every leader feels when making decisions. And every leader experiences some of this tension –...
by Steve Sjogren | Sep 27, 2023 | Church Health, Church Planting, Church Revitalization
No matter who you are, no matter what you do, today, you are moving toward your future at a rapid pace. There’s just one question you face – Is this the future you most highly prize? If you are like most, an accurate answer is probably, “Some days it’s a yes; other...
by Jeff Hoglen | Jun 12, 2023 | Church Leadership, Church Planting
A church planter cannot do it alone. Building a solid core team is essential to achieve your goals and fulfill the mission God has given you. Here are some practical insights on recruiting, developing, and retaining a dedicated team that shares your vision and...
by Jeff Hoglen | May 8, 2023 | Church Leadership, Church Planting, Coaching
Church planting comes with a fair amount of obstacles. One of the most common excuses for not planting a church is the fear of failure. Sad to say, this fear is not entirely unfounded. Various studies attest that church plants typically fail, and only a few ever have...
by Jeff Hoglen | Mar 29, 2023 | Church Growth, Church Health, Church Leadership, Church Planting
It is no secret that the pastor who serves as the spiritual leader of a church can have a profound impact on the direction and growth of the congregation. But what exactly makes them effective? In this blog post, we’ll discuss three traits that every effective pastor...