The pastor was sharing his frustration about one of his executive team members during a recent consultation. “No matter what I do, Cyndi finds a problem with pretty much anything I suggest. She either tries to fix what’s not broken or she sabotages the idea...
There is a lot to consider when it comes to bi-vocational ministry. It would behoove us to count the cost before...
Fact: It can be scary attending a church for the first time. The anxiety intensifies if you don't know anyone there....
Having been a church planter twice, I understand the unique challenges facing planters. They are constantly struggling...
Recently, I received an email with a question about vision and I thought I’d share it with you. Many pastors seem to...
Today more than ever, we have bi-vocational, co-vocational, and even multi-vocational pastors and church planters....
The best ideas in an organizational setting often come by getting a group together and searching for new ideas or ways...
In the book Elemental Leaders, we identify 4 critical elements every effective leader must exercise: Integrity,...
This feels like we’re experiencing a biblical plague. Well, maybe it’s not a plague, but it is a difficult time for...
Multiple voices have articulated a burden for this area, and they are no longer distant and inaudible. Many of these...
How do you start a small group ministry? Janie Sjogren shares the nuts and bolts of small group ministry in this quick...
How should a church planter spend his/her time? What should be their priority? Steve Sjogren shares the answer in less...
I run into people regularly who openly wonder how to lead others in the realm of outreaches. "If we are walking in the...
Jeff and I are big fans of quotes. For communicators, a powerful quote that’s well placed will stir your listeners and/or readers. The following are some of our favorites — in fact this is a just a small part of several thousand on hand. Perhaps more quote books will follow… — God’s best to you and your communication gifts — may these be powerful tools in your hands! – Steve Sjogren