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Too Many Expectations: Making Sense of All My Roles

By Sharon Harrell | April 28, 2026

Early in our marriage, while serving at a church plant, I was raising three small children, caring for my mother and grandmother, homeschooling, a leader in women’s ministry, and hosting a small group in our home. My capacity was limited and I had no idea how to juggle all those relationships and responsibilities. I kept…

No Room for Church Competition

October 24, 2020

Matt Thorton – Hub Coach Overseed connects pastors focused on revitalization with seasoned coaches from churches that have collaborative vision…

Churches Coaching Churches

October 24, 2020

The two churches denominationally belong to Converge. Shortly after Tom first arrived as Pastor at The Chapel, he invited someone…

Don McKinnon – Rebuilding Bridges

October 24, 2020

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

October 24, 2020

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)

October 24, 2020

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

April 4, 2020

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

July 8, 2019

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

April 11, 2019

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

March 1, 2019

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

June 20, 2015

A common mistake seen among church replanters is their failure to do the hard work of discerning the starting point…

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