We’re in the midst of a crazy and frenzied season because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Yet, it is also a time where many people have
When our church first starting live-streaming services, we simply took what happened on a normal Sunday and replicated it online. Very quickly, we discovered this
In times of chaos and disruption, it can be tempting to double down on what’s safe and known. But times of change can also be
Every church is charged with blessing people in their community and showing God’s love in practical and tangible ways. One way that our church, Mountain
Isolation and loneliness are issues most pastors struggle with when it comes to ministering in rural communities. Plus, multiplying a small town church can feel
In today’s world, we have an overload of information on an endless amount of topics. Everyone is sharing their opinions and they all think they’re
Storytelling is a great way for others to see the life of Jesus at work in you. Have you considered how important it is to
In 2001, my husband and I moved to a small Midwestern town in central Ohio to plant a Vineyard church. The population of the town
Small towns are unique; they have a sense of community, of belonging that is usually unlike larger cities. While most large cities have some kind
To launch a successful church, you are going to need pioneers. Some folks are settlers. They are looking for a permanent building, established programs for
Asking “why should you collaborate” is a lot like asking “why don’t you sew your own pants?” Sewing my own pants costs more time, money,
Over the last few years, I have become increasingly convinced that planting churches is one of the most significant ways the church can do what
