Why would we use the phrase relationally connected and make that a value of Venture Church Network? Over the years, we’ve seen that even though there’s often a nod given…

This is a short article leadership for pastors and leadership teams within Venture Church Network. We want to talk about fatigue. One thing I’ve discovered, and you’ve probably experienced this…

A recent Barna study (2023) found that nearly one in four pastors hope to retire by 2030. For many, that transition opens the door to new questions about calling, purpose,…

Twenty-four years ago today, we woke up to the evil of the mass murder of thousands of our fellow countrymen on 9/11/2001. Yesterday, we saw the murder of a young…

Standing Together in Prayer Dear VCN Family, We are deeply grieved by the tragic school and church shooting in Minneapolis. Violence of this kind, especially against children, is both horrific…

Here are 7 reasons why they shouldn’t: 1. It can short-circuit closure.If the possibility exists of hiring the interim pastor, the closure process from the exit of the previous pastor…

Written by Jason Lehman You know that feeling when a smell, sound, or sight instantly takes you back in time?It happened to me just a couple of weeks ago. I…

The Rocky Mountain Church Network (RMCN) recently wrapped up its 2024 Retreat with an incredible turnout of 55 registrants! Held at the picturesque YMCA of the Rockies, the retreat brought…