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 Steve Sjogren | Nov 10, 2022 | Church Health, Church Leadership, Church Revitalization, Pastoral Burnout
One of the biggest questions you as a leader need to ask is: “Are those who report to me headed in the same direction as me?” That’s a question for everyone who reports to you. No matter where you are now, I recommend you take a motto to heart. In fact, if you...
by Jeff Hoglen | Oct 6, 2022 | Church Leadership, Church Planting, Featured, Pastoral Burnout, Small Church / Rural Church
The thought of making a difference stirs you to take action. The excitement of something unique and fresh drives you to step out in faith and plant a church. The first year of the church plant may not have been perfect, but the forward momentum keeps you focused and...
by Ron Edmondson | Sep 29, 2022 | Church Health, Church Leadership, Coaching
How does a team become idle? Team idleness is a term I use to describe a team failing to move forward towards its desired goals and objectives. The term simply means things have stalled. Therefore, team idleness means for a span of time there is no – or very little –...
by Ed Stetzer | Sep 19, 2022 | Church Health, Church Leadership, Pastoral Burnout
My identity has too often been tied to the successes or failures of the ministries that I lead—and too frequently in unhealthy ways. It’s easy to find yourself counting heads at church on a Sunday or eyeing up the funds that were raised on any given week, wishing that...
