If we are honest, most strategic planning sessions end up being long meetings where we drink too much coffee, fill up whiteboards with fancy words, and create documents that collect digital dust in our Google Drives. Been there, done that, got the t-shirt. But here's...
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Jeff Hoglen Church Health, Church Leadership
Pastoral Succession: Don’t Panic, Here’s Your Friendly Guide!
Sep 25, 2024
Hey there, church family! So, your longtime pastor is thinking about retirement, huh? Maybe you're feeling a mix of...
Bill Tenny-Brittian Church Health, Technology
Whatever Happened to Excellence
Sep 20, 2024
My brother was in the Marines … a loooong time ago. I was in the Air Force … a looooooonger time ago. I’m sure you’ve...
Jeff Hoglen Church Health, Church Leadership
Building Church Unity Amid Political Tensions
Sep 6, 2024
Let’s face it—our world is more polarized than ever. Whether it’s politics, social issues, or just the latest...
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...