Suppose Bob walked into your church and had no religious background. The music was okay. The message made him think a little bit. The people seemed friendly. The Challenge What would Bob's next step be if he wanted to know more—and Bob's not really sure...
Steve Pike Church Growth, Church Health, Church Planting
Growth that Hijacks God’s Unique Purpose for Your Church is not Good Growth.
May 19, 2023
At the beginning of our church planting journey, I wish I knew that all growth is not good growth. It’s a common...
Jeff Hoglen Church Growth, Church Planting, Technology
How to Get the Word Out About Your Easter Services
Apr 3, 2023
Easter is coming up quickly, and churches around the world are making preparations for their worship services. But one...
Jeff Hoglen Church Growth, Church Health, Church Leadership, Church Planting
What Makes a Pastor Effective?
Mar 29, 2023
It is no secret that the pastor who serves as the spiritual leader of a church can have a profound impact on the...
Jeff Hoglen Church Growth, Church Health, Church Leadership, Church Planting, Discipleship
Training and Equipping Volunteers in the Church | ChurchPlanting.com
Mar 24, 2023
Volunteers are the backbone of any local church and are vital to the ministry's success. Therefore, training and...
Jeff Hoglen Church Growth, Church Leadership, Outreach and Evangelism
What to do when a church event flops
Mar 20, 2023
Organizing a church event can be an exciting and fulfilling experience, but when the turnout is not what you hoped...
Jeff Hoglen Church Growth, Church Planting, International Church Planting
Church Planting Strategy
Mar 17, 2023
Are you a church leader looking for practical steps in church planting? Are you a pastor wanting to expand your...
Jeff Hoglen Church Growth, Church Leadership, Discipleship
Empowering the Next Generation of Leaders
Mar 13, 2023
My current church plant is blessed with a diverse pool of talented and gifted young people, many of whom are already...
Jeff Hoglen Church Growth, Church Leadership, Church Planting
Why Aren’t More Churches Being Planted in the USA?
Mar 6, 2023
Over the past decade, there has been a steady increase in the number of church plants in the United States. We are...
Dave Workman Church Growth, Church Health, Church Revitalization
The Problem with Excellence
Mar 1, 2023
I had a crazy front-row seat watching a church grow from a house group to 6000+ people on a weekend. Whether that’s...
Jeff Hoglen Church Growth, Church Health, Church Planting, Church Revitalization
Church Planting, Revitalization, and Mergers – What’s the Difference?
Feb 27, 2023
There has been some confusion regarding the terms church planting and revitalization and even church merger. These...
Jeff Hoglen Church Growth, Church Health, Church Planting, Church Revitalization
The “How” and the “What” of Church Planting
Feb 20, 2023
Many church leaders focus on the "what" of their mission to bring people to Jesus, such as connecting them to God and...
Jeff Hoglen Church Growth, Church Health, Church Planting
Will Your Church Plant Last Longer than 3 Years?
Feb 13, 2023
Church plants are needed - point blank! The local church serves as a beacon of hope for the community. This is where...