Our Church Wants a Plurality of Elders, But We Don’t Know Where to Start
“A thrilling frenzy of restless exhilaration!” That’s how John described his life as a church planter. Living Faith Community, the church he planted two years ago,
Talented Pastors and the Plurality Principle
Apple employees coined the term “reality distortion field” to describe Steve Jobs’s ability to twist any fact to fit his own purpose. “At the root
25 Books for Church Planters
Church planting is a high and arduous calling. Whether you’re just starting out, or have been at it for some time now, you know just
A Prayer for Sojourn Network
As an expression of unity and affection, the Sojourn Network board invited me to their Spring Retreat to share my heart with the network lead
How Spurgeon Sought To Outwit Satan
“I well remember how I joined the church after my conversion. I forced myself into it by telling the minister, who was lax and slow,
Tom Ascol on Being Faithful to the Local Church
What does it look like to faithfully serve a church for over 31 years? Dave and Jamin are joined today by Dr. Tom Ascol. Tom is
J.D. Greear on Church Collaboration
Why is this year’s Sojourn Network Leadership Summit (starting October 23rd in Louisville!) about churches collaborating with one another? In this episode, Dave is joined by
JR Vassar on Church Planting
Is a pastor unsuccessful if he moves on to another position? Dave and Jamin are joined on this episode by JR Vassar. JR is a
My Calling; Their Help
It’s easy to spot a church planter. Typically, it’s a man full of ambition, captivated by the call and risk to go not knowing what
The Plurality Dashboard (Part One)
Part Two Inspecting the Engine of Plurality Some men plant churches and slide into a plurality of elders through a slow and measured process. Not
