by Bill Tenny-Brittian | Jan 26, 2024 | Church Growth, Church Health, Church Leadership
This week I want to talk about the multifaceted role of a successful lead pastor in the Post-Covid Church. To begin with, though, I’d like us to get one thing straight: as the lead pastor, you’re the captain of the church ship. Everything from the high seas of worship...
by Ron Edmondson | Dec 29, 2023 | Church Leadership, Pastoral Burnout
I’ve always been considered a fairly disciplined person. There are certain disciplines that have made me who I am today. In especially busy or stressful times of life, however, I do not always feel as disciplined in each area of my life. I may excel in one area, but...
by Jeff Hoglen | Sep 17, 2021 | Church Leadership, Church Planting, Coaching
It has been over 20 years since I first became a pastor. I’ve had the privilege of equipping many for the pastorate and others for church planting and missions. Here is some advice that I share with those who feel called into ministry: 1. Leaders are...
by Travis Stephens | Jun 24, 2021 | Church Health, Church Revitalization, Small Church / Rural Church
A very long time ago I came to the conclusion that God blesses those who work the hardest. I remember telling my pastor this somewhere between 2011-2013. During those three years, our church grew in attendance by 27%, 42%, and 34% until we were eventually seeing over...
by Bryan Stevenson | Jan 28, 2021 | Church Leadership, Worship
Balance It has taken lengths of time and pointed intentionality to acquire the aforementioned basic principles in my mind. It has taken even more time and intentionality to keep them there. I need to be reminded of them often. Maybe your experience is different? For...