by Jeff Hoglen | Apr 28, 2023 | Church Health, Church Leadership, Discipleship
As a pastor, I have seen firsthand the effects of an entitlement mentality within the local church. It can be a toxic attitude that can not only damage relationships but also hinder the church’s mission to share the good news of Jesus and serve and love others....
by Steve Sjogren | Apr 26, 2023 | Church Leadership, Church Revitalization, Outreach and Evangelism
A local church will rarely grow beyond the skill and passion level of its pastor. As that person does, so does the local church, for better and for worse. It is a heavy burden to bear, but it is the reality of life. Most of the time, not surprisingly, the...
by Jeff Hoglen | Apr 19, 2023 | Church Health, Church Leadership, Coaching, Small Church / Rural Church
Unlocking Potential With Mentorship: How to Guide & Nurture Tomorrow’s Church Leaders The success of any church ministry heavily depends on the kind of leadership it has. Finding dedicated, skilled, and service-oriented leaders is never easy, especially for a...
by Bill Tenny-Brittian | Mar 27, 2023 | Church Leadership
What kind of a leader are you? There are several hundred books (at least!) that will help you discover that answer, but in my experience, there are really only three kinds of leaders. (1) Leaders with a position who don’t actually lead. Sorry folks, but I put the...
by Jeff Hoglen | Mar 24, 2023 | Church Growth, Church Health, Church Leadership, Church Planting, Discipleship
Volunteers are the backbone of any local church and are vital to the ministry’s success. Therefore, training and equipping volunteers is essential to ensure they have the knowledge, skills, and confidence they need to serve effectively. The following are some...