4 Seasons in the Life of the Church - "Why can't we grow all the time? Is it ever okay for a church to plateau or decline? Is it ever okay for a local church to die? Can the church grow continually?" Ever ask questions like these? Read More
Church Growth vs. Church Seasons - Not every church is in the "My, how you've grown" stage and that's okay. Leadership Journal author Jay Childs makes 7 observations about churches and their seasons. Read More
EVERYTHING BUT PREACHING PODCASTS
Seasons in the Life of the Church - Pastor Glenn Reynolds articulates well the seasons every church encounters. We all want the growth season but often we find ourselves navigating the others. Listen Now
Processes for Helping Existing Christians Grow in Their Faith - Pastor Jeff Leake processes how people at Allison Park Church in the Pittsburgh, PA area grow in their faith. Listen Now
BOOK REVIEW
Getting... - Attracting and keeping guests to your church. Patrick Lencioni's most recent book unveils a revolutionary approach to client service that yields uncommon levels of trust and loyalty. Written from a business perspective, it says a lot to church leaders who desire long-term trust and loyalty from members and friends of the church. Read More
CHURCH RESOURCES
Life & Ministry Coach - Somewhere between the church attendance of 800 and 1200 lead pastors become a lonely lot. It doesn't need to be. Leading pastors generally have a person in their lives who serves as a coach. In life and ministry lone rangers don't make it. Those who seek outside partnerships do. Email or call 417-576-5492 to discuss The Hardy Group's Life & Ministry Coaching.
GROWTH COACH
You've thought about this for a long time and now it's time to act. Email to inquire of the options or call 417-576-5492. Read More.
WHAT OTHERS SAY... Jim Bradford - "I admire his passion for Christ's church and his love for pastors."
