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 Jeff Hoglen | Jun 20, 2022 | Church Health, Church Leadership, Church Planting, Small Church / Rural Church
Here are 3 ministry lessons you need to know beyond doubt to lead well and be all God has called you to be. 1. The grass is not greener on the other side. It always seems greener, but the grass on the other side also needs watering. I have known many...
by Jeff Hoglen | Jun 6, 2022 | Church Leadership, Church Planting
Let’s be real. Whenever I see my wife’s name come up on my cell phone I take the call. She is not a phone person so when she calls, I pick up no matter what I’m doing. You probably can relate to that scenario. Why? Because our spouses matter, big time! ...
by Dave Workman | Apr 21, 2022 | Church Health, Church Leadership, Church Revitalization
Over the years that we’ve worked with churches, it’s been our observation that of the four critical elements of healthy, effective churches: Integrity (systems, processes, organizational wholeness) Passion (communal commitment to the mission) Servanthood (outward...
by Mark Batterson | Mar 28, 2022 | Church Health, Church Leadership, Church Revitalization
We naturally gravitate toward what is familiar. Once we find a place to sit, we’ll sit there every time. Once we find a favorite dish, we’ll stop trying new things on the menu. Once we get into a routine, it’s next to impossible to get out of it. As the old adage...