Posts by Jim Harrell
From Isolation to Impact: How Pastor Cohorts Change Ministry
The text arrived at 2:00 am: “Thinking about quitting. Can’t do this anymore.” Sound familiar? If you are a pastor in New England, you’ve either sent that message, received it, or thought about sending it. Picture this: You have just preached your heart out to forty-seven people scattered across a sanctuary built for two hundred.…
Read MoreWhy Is God OK With This?
Ever watch a child look around and see no one paying attention, then walk up and smack their sibling? I often wonder why did the child think “this is a good idea?” It usually plays out the same way. They hurt someone and get in trouble. Yet, they rinse and repeat. Our hearts often devise…
Read MoreDon’t Overthink It
Bull fighters are known for wearing red capes. Most of us assume the red flag is what irritates the bull into attacking the bill fighter. Thus, the phrase “red flag to a bull.” However, bulls are actually colorblind to red. They are irritated by the bull fighter’s movement. The same is true of pastors. It…
Read MoreA Different Outcome
Overseed coaches Mark Warren and Matt Furr are also lead pastors of two New Hampshire churches. Mark noted “Matt and I have been coaching pastors for three years. We are hopeful about impact but are waiting to see what God will do. Revitalization is hard and a long haul. It can beat-up pastors so much…
Read MoreSpiritual Honesty Interview with Overseed President Jim Harrell
Jim talks about Church Revitalization in New England.
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