What Used to Not Work Works Again
The world is in constant motion. It seems the Church isn’t always aware of this basic fact. If we aren’t careful we can flog...
Do You Have a Plan or a Mission?
Seth Godin is a thinker I look up to. He says, “Plans are good but missions are better.”
Plans will let you down but missions...
Kindness Now: A Biblical Overview, Part 4
Our beliefs determine our actions.
Believing God is Good, and God is Kind is our foundational belief.
This core belief enhances our connection to God as...
Make A Difference In The Next 100 Days
New and established leaders alike are in the same boat as a new president steps into office. We need to establish ourselves afresh in...
Mega Church Pastoral Myth #4: “We’re glad to be free from...
Probable Reality: Large churches have no fewer occasions to deal with disappointing power politics than smaller congregations, it’s just that the location of the...
Walk Spontaneously in the Spirit
Sometimes the best stuff happens as we don’t necessarily plan it all out – as we flow in the power of the Spirit. Paul...
When Is It Time to Fight?
Yes, there is a time to fight, even when you are in the kingdom of God. There is a time to stand up for...
Mistake #11: Independence in Church Finances Apart from Outreach
An over-dependence upon church systems for success is not good. This kind of thinking will cause outreach leaders to become bitter, frustrated and eventually...
Jesus’ Style- The Doable Jesus (part 1)
Over the next several weeks we will be posting on SteveSjogren.com pieces of what will be Steve’s new book titled, Jesus Style. We’d love...
Are You an Elemental Leader?
Are You An Elemental Leader?
Like most people on the planet, I’ve had some good bosses and some not-so-good bosses. And conversely, in my own...