by Jeff Matas Here are some practical insights on leading a church as we move (hopefully) past the pandemic. What follows are some of my takeaways from the latest Indiana Ministries workshop led by Karl Vaters. Don’t try to go back to what was Many pastors would confess, “I just want to get back to

by Jeff Matas As a small church pastor, you probably attended conferences and heard the phrase: Healthy things grow; healthy churches grow. The implication is, if your church is not growing, there’s something wrong. Something is amiss and unhealthy. Then for good measure, pastors often hear that “everything rises or falls on leadership.” I have led

By David Sebastian Saint Jerome, in his commentary on Galatians, talks about the time when John the Beloved, Bishop of Ephesus, was no longer able to preach, teach, or even stand. Parishioners would carry him to his seat in the church. Each Sunday he would say to the assembled congregation, “Little children, love one another.”1 Many

By Doug Talley One of the commitments of Indiana Ministries is to encourage, support and resource church multiplication.  Simply put, people need a life changing relationship with Jesus Christ – both now and forever.  We are committed to multiplying disciples and multiplying churches that make disciples.  This commitment is central to the reason Indiana Ministries exists. Indiana Ministries