3 Options When Your Church No Longer Reflects the Community
There are three ways a church can respond when the demographic of a community changes.
Tag: Ron Edmondson
A Glimpse of How Jesus Led
Jesus released responsibility and ownership in a ministry.I recall how Jesus sent the disciples out on their own.
How to Know When You’re Managing Instead of Leading
If you want to be a leader, you can’t focus more on managing the organization than you do on leading the organization forward.
Leaders, Don’t Confuse These Key Leadership Terms
Words matter greatly in leadership. Understanding and using the correct terms can prevent significant confusion, as I've often needed help shaping the right words.
How to Stop a Church From Growing
I was once asked to help a church process how to get younger people to attend. After we discussed some change recommendations a man pulled me aside and said, "Son, we don't need no fancy ideas around here. We like being a small church," revealing a mentality that can stop a church from growing.
7 Church Growth Paradigms For Increasing Your Reach
You have to live in the tension of change if you want to experience growth. Change is never popular with everyone, but when you resist it, you are resisting the opportunity to grow. Understanding church growth paradigms is key to overcoming resistance and fostering expansion.
When the Leader Overwhelmed Burden is Too Great
It's okay for a leader overwhelmed to take a break to clear your head. It could be an afternoon, a day, or a week, but sometimes you just need to get away from the situation long enough to gain a fresh perspective.
7 Pivotal Church Planter Insights for Leaders
When I was a new church planter, we ran from anyone who had any church affiliation. They werent our target. We didnt want to offend other churches. In doing so, we robbed ourselves of potential leaders and kept some people from following the ministry God had laid on their heart. Gaining valuable church planter insights can prevent these pitfalls.
What Types of People Help Build a Growing Church?
As a pastor, I have noticed some trends among church people who help move the church forward. The following is a list of characteristics of great church members.
Ways to Harness Your Feelings About Change
People usually fear what they don’t know more than what they do. During seasons of change it’s important to increase the level of communication.