Overseeding Stories

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Walking the Road Together: A Year With An Overseed Spouse Cohort

By Amy Craig | May 26, 2026

My Overseed story is one of a simple monthly gathering that quietly grew into a community of friendships. Each month, a small group of pastors’ wives met at a church in downtown Boston—sometimes four of us, sometimes seven—coming from different congregations, neighborhoods, and ministry contexts across the city. Over time, the rhythm of being together…

Spiritual Honesty Interview with Overseed President Jim Harrell

April 30, 2021

Jim talks about Church Revitalization in New England.

Why are Overseed Cohorts Unique?

April 15, 2021

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…

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