Planting In Turbulent Times
Starting a life-giving church has never been easy. The season we find ourselves has magnified two things: Planting churches in these turbulent times comes with some unique challenges. The world needs Jesus more than ever [...]
The Importance of Strategic Planning
Every church should get a grasp on strategic planning practices. When we implement intentional planning, we set ourselves up to succeed. No matter what we want for our churches in the coming year, communicating our [...]
Tips For New Church Planters
It has been over 21 years since I first became a pastor. I've had the privilege of equipping many for church planting and missions. Here is some advice that I share with those who feel [...]
Church Planters With Missionary Mindsets
What if church planters considered themselves as missionaries? I believe the paradigm shift makes a huge difference. Sometimes we get into church planting 101 stuff like church planting systems, core team gathering, strategy sessions, etc... [...]
What I Know to Do
What I know to do is not to be confused with what I do! I remember a phrase often repeated by my mother, “Ron, you should know better!” Maybe your mom said it to [...]
One day or Day 1?
I am sure you have heard this quote or something like this one over the years, “Today is the best day to start something new!” The difference is between the dreamers and the initiators. [...]