Let's discuss something super important: empowering the leaders in our church and unlocking the amazing spiritual gifts God has given to everyone in our community. Listen, I know you're busy. Between sermon prep, counseling sessions, budget meetings, and remembering...
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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...
Ron Edmondson Church Health, Church Leadership, Pastoral Burnout
17 Often Unknown Roles of a Pastor | Church Planting
Mar 15, 2023
There are some often unknown roles of being a pastor. Pastor, have you ever heard? What is it you have to do when...
Martin Buehlmann Church Health, Church Leadership, Church Planting
Learn To Delegate Influence
Mar 10, 2023
Learning to not only delegate work but influence is one of the most inspiring tasks of a church planter and good...
Travis Stephens Church Health, Church Leadership, Church Revitalization
Waiting on Revival
Mar 8, 2023
I’ve debated sharing my thoughts on this for a while, and in reality, they’re not worth much, but for those who may be...
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 Health, Church Planting, Discipleship
Making Disciples in a Church Plant | ChurchPlanting.com
Feb 17, 2023
As a church leader or pastor, you may wonder how to start the disciple-making process within a church plant....
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...
Ron Edmondson Church Growth, Church Health, Church Planting
7 Potential Barriers to Sustained Church Growth
Feb 9, 2023
In church planting, we defied the “rules” of growth for several years. By rules, I mean things which happen that...
Ron Edmondson Church Health, Church Leadership, Coaching
Advice for the Leader with a Million “Good” Ideas
Jan 18, 2023
I once worked with a guy who said to me, “I don’t think you’ve ever heard an idea you didn’t like”. He was right. I...