We've all been there. On Sunday morning, you're preaching about Moses crossing the Red Sea, and half your congregation is checking their social media feeds—trying to hide their phones behind the seat in front of them. (Come on, we all know it happens!) But here's the...
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Jeff Hoglen Church Health, Discipleship
Building a Strong Small Group Ministry on a Budget
Sep 2, 2024
If there’s one thing I’ve learned in ministry, it’s this: small groups are where the real life change happens. You can...
Jeff Hoglen Church Growth, Church Health
Church Growth 101
Aug 30, 2024
Hey there, church leaders! Let’s talk about church growth. Just for clarity: I believe in the Church and all...
Jeff Hoglen Church Health, Church Leadership
Leadership Succession: Not Just for the Big Dogs
Aug 23, 2024
Hey, church planters! Get ready because we’re diving into leadership succession—a topic that might seem like it's only...
Jeff Hoglen Church Health, Discipleship
Involving Every Member in Ministry
Aug 16, 2024
Start with the "Why Serving Matters" A church that’s truly alive isn’t just about how many people show up on...
Ron Edmondson Church Health, Discipleship
12 Indications a Church is Making Disciples
Aug 14, 2024
I’ve often heard people say you can’t measure discipleship. I don’t know if that’s true. It is certainly true you...
Jeff Hoglen Church Health, Church Leadership
Handling Sexual Misconduct in the Church
Aug 12, 2024
In recent months and years, we've seen some of the most well-known pastors fall morally. These aren’t just isolated...
Jeff Hoglen Church Growth, Church Health
Staying Mission-Focused
Aug 9, 2024
We all know that in the hustle and bustle of church activities, it’s easy to get distracted. But let’s have a...
Jeff Hoglen Church Health, Technology
The Keys to Effective Church Communication
Jul 26, 2024
Clear and consistent communication is crucial for any organization, and the church is no exception. In a church...
Jeff Hoglen Church Growth, Church Health
Planning for Long-Term Impact
Jul 19, 2024
It's important to remind ourselves that church planting is a marathon, not a sprint. You're not just throwing a few...
Jeff Hoglen Church Health, Church Leadership
When You’re Away: Measuring Church Leadership
Jun 28, 2024
The ultimate measure of your leadership isn’t just about delivering great sermons or organizing events—it’s about how...
Jeff Hoglen Church Growth, Church Health
Second Chances & the Power of Transformation
Jun 24, 2024
Let's be real: we all think our churches are friendly places, right? We preach second chances and celebrate redemption...
Doug Murren Church Growth, Church Health, Church Planting, Featured
Learning the Power of Systems
Jun 21, 2024
What’s a system?  I define a system as the process of developing and leading a church that lays out a process all can...