So, let’s talk coffee. Specifically, that moment when your barista slides a latte across the counter with a perfectly swirled heart on top. It’s almost a little piece of art, isn’t it? And believe it or not, there’s something about that simple latte art that can teach...
Bill Tenny-Brittian Church Growth, Church Health, Church Leadership
The Five Tasks of a Successful Lead Pastor
Jan 26, 2024
This week I want to talk about the multifaceted role of a successful lead pastor in the Post-Covid Church. To begin...
Jeff Hoglen Church Growth, Church Health, Church Revitalization
Extending Your Church’s Reach
Jan 22, 2024
Are you looking to make a real difference in your community but not quite sure where to start? Well, you're not alone....
Jeff Hoglen Church Growth, Church Health, Church Planting
Core Values: Guiding Principles in Church Planting
Jan 19, 2024
In the ever-evolving journey of church planting, one aspect remains perpetually vital—the foundation of core values. ...
Brian Davis Church Growth, Church Planting
8 Things To Realize About Guests At Your Church
Jan 15, 2024
There are lots of opinions about what a local church should look like, but at its CORE, the local church is a body of...
Jeff Hoglen Church Growth, Church Health, Church Revitalization
Breathing Life into Church Systems
Jan 3, 2024
Just like natural systems sustain life in a tree, churches require organic structures for spiritual vibrancy. These...
Jeff Hoglen Church Growth, Church Health, Church Revitalization
Embracing Change with Faith and Understanding
Dec 26, 2023
Change is an inevitable part of life, and the church is no exception. As pastors, we're often called to be the...
Jeff Hoglen Church Growth, Church Health, Church Planting
5 Essential Goals for Church Planters in 2024
Dec 18, 2023
Hey there, fellow church planters! As we look towards 2024, it's like we're standing at the edge of a vast, uncharted...
Ron Edmondson Church Growth, Church Planting, Church Revitalization
7 Helpful Skills for Pastors Who Want to Grow Churches
Dec 4, 2023
I came close to titling these “essential” skills, but I knew that was unfair. God grows churches and He works through...
Jeff Hoglen Church Growth, Church Health, Outreach and Evangelism
Understanding Outreach Versus In-Reach
Nov 27, 2023
The Essence of Outreach: Letting the Church Go Out When we talk about "outreach," we are referring to a dynamic,...
Jeff Hoglen Church Growth, Church Leadership, Church Planting
From Church Plant to Church Planting Movement
Nov 24, 2023
Church Plants Must Embrace Early Multiplication As church planters, we're embarking on a journey to spread the...
Bill Tenny-Brittian Church Growth, Church Planting, Small Church / Rural Church
The Transformative Power of Reputation
Nov 22, 2023
In the vast landscape of community institutions, churches hold a unique position. They are places of worship,...
Jeff Hoglen Church Growth, Church Health, Church Leadership, Church Revitalization
Why Churches Lose Momentum – And How to Get It Back
Nov 13, 2023
Today, I’m diving into something that’s both critical and a bit uncomfortable: Why do churches lose momentum? You...