Month: May 2016

Looking Outward; Looking Forward

1. There are 20,000 people in Miamisburg, Ohio. 16,000 of those don’t attend church on a regular basis.
2. 80% of the churches in the United States are plateaued or declining…we are one of them.
These two truths were the call to action for Miamisburg First Church of God. Because he knew they needed help to get to a new spot, Pastor Roy Maxwell and his team pursued the HGC Champions Scholarship last year. One year later, things are changing, energy is mounting, and the church is growing.

What if I am found wanting?

What if I am found wanting?
That’s the question Bill Greiner of Eagle Ridge Church of God found himself asking as he and his church prepared for their consultation weekend with HGC last year.

Coaching isn’t Counseling…

What distinguishes coaching from mentoring, consulting, counseling, therapy or even teaching?
Coaching is partnering with clients in a thought-provoking and creative process that inspires them to maximize their personal and professional potential.

Team Members: PROJECTS or PRODUCTS?

Years ago, I heard my friend Nelson Searcy talk about staff members who are either PROJECTS or PRODUCTS. PROJECTS are team members that are very much works in progress. They are usually young and lack experience, they are often new to the faith, and a little rough around the edges. They […]