She found the note on the counter Wednesday morning — a sticky note from her husband that simply said, “Miss you.” By then, he had already left for church. She didn’t even hear him leave. She stood there for a moment, note in hand, realizing there were things she had meant to ask him, things…
Don McKinnon – Rebuilding Bridges
Pastor Don McKinnon understands that building bridges to the community takes tactical patience. He’s a replanter. A pastor who intentionally…
Revitalization in Four Words
At a recent Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary (GCTS) roundtable for students considering church revitalization, Pastor Justin Frank framed his ministry story…
George Ray – Overseed Hub Pastor (Retired)
At Overseed, we describe revitalization pastors as patient catalysts. Leaders who understand that building trusting relationships and revitalizing a church…
To Plant or To Replant, That Is the Question
Okay, I admit I am envious. I’m envious of the new house my friend recently built. I’m especially envious of…
Preaching Through the Church Year – Jack Daniel
One Sunday during last year’s Christmas season, my wife and I worshipped at the church of a young, dynamic pastor…
EXTEMPORANEOUS PREACHING: It’s Not Only What You Say, But Also How You Say It
One Sunday morning in my early days of pastoring, I stepped into the pulpit and opened my Bible to where…
Milk a Lot of Cows, But Churn Your Own Butter: Avoiding Plagiarism
A few months ago I worshipped at the church of a talented young pastor whom I had been coaching. His…
Discerning a Replant’s Starting Point
A common mistake seen among church replanters is their failure to do the hard work of discerning the starting point…
Is There a Grandparent Role in the Church?
On April 24, 2012, I became a grandparent for the first time. Prior to my grandson being born, I began…
Church Replanting – A Difficult Intersection
Church replanting is the intersection or the merging of two key ministry centers; a Chaplaincy and a Church Plant. The…
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