by Steve Pike | May 19, 2023 | Church Growth, Church Health, Church Planting
At the beginning of our church planting journey, I wish I knew that all growth is not good growth. It’s a common challenge for leaders starting a new church. Where do I find people? How do I start with just my family and end up with a growing, thriving church? From a...
by Ralph Moore | May 17, 2023 | Church Leadership, Church Planting, Coaching
“A mistake is not something to be determined after the fact, but in the light of the information until that point.” The above quote is from Fooled by Randomness by Nassim Taleb. He’s the guy who first came up with the black swan concept—everyone in Europe knew that...
by Jeff Hoglen | May 15, 2023 | Church Health, Church Leadership, Pastoral Burnout
Hey there, fellow shepherds of the flock! I want to dive into a topic that hits close to home for many of us: burnout in the pastorate. As experienced pastors, we understand the incredible demands and pressures that come with our calling. It’s crucial to address...
by Toni Spry | May 10, 2023 | Church Leadership, Church Planting, Discipleship
You have all seen social media profiles. For all the talk today against “profiling,” we are all self-identified by our “profile.” What does your profile say? I saw a business card once that, in addition to the man’s name, was covered with titles that highlighted what...
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...