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...
by Brian Jones | Nov 17, 2022 | Church Planting, Communication / Preaching, Small Church / Rural Church
Each Spring I set out a red bird feeder in my backyard. It is a red metal box that stands affixed on a 5’ pole. I always position it so we can see the swarm of birds that come to it through our kitchen window. I’ve always felt that that bird feeder is the simplest...
by Dave Workman | Aug 8, 2022 | Church Leadership, Communication / Preaching
Were You Really Called To Be These 5 Things? Okay, I’ll admit this is very opinionated. But think about it: In so many ways, a pastor has to be a generalist. I think pastors have several big jobs. Equip the saints, pass on creedal basics, lead and...
by Neil Cole | Aug 1, 2022 | Church Leadership, Church Planting, Discipleship, Featured
Christ comes first. He then commands us into His mission. The byproduct of our mission is His kingdom spread on earth via the building of His church. As much as I value church planting, I have come to realize that we should stop planting churches. We should plant...
by Bill Tenny-Brittian | Jul 28, 2022 | Church Health, Church Leadership, Church Revitalization
Over the years, I’ve worked with a lot of pastors and congregations who claimed they were ready to grow their churches. I’d love to tell you that virtually all of these congregations flourished, but the truth is, that’s rarely the case. The fact is, most...
