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...
A healthy church is a thriving church, where members are engaged, spiritually growing, and working together to fulfill the Great Commission. At ChurchPlanting.com, we focus on helping you build and maintain a vibrant, healthy church community. Our articles offer practical advice and insights on everything from leadership and governance to member care and community outreach.
Dave Workman Church Health, Church Leadership
The Challenges of Staffing
May 31, 2024
One of the most difficult aspects of leading a church is staffing. And here’s the mind-numbing problem: it will always...
Toni Spry Church Health, Church Leadership, Discipleship
Healing Hurting Women…
May 22, 2024
I was teaching a Bible study for women in our new church. Nine women were present. Four of us had been married just...
Jeff Hoglen Church Growth, Church Health, Discipleship, Outreach and Evangelism
Micro-Missions: Small Acts, Big Impact on Church Growth
May 15, 2024
When we zoom in on the practical aspects of our faith, the small, deliberate acts—those micro-missions—can light up...
Bill Tenny-Brittian Church Growth, Church Health
The Struggle Is Real: Why Your Church Needs a Growth Checklist
May 13, 2024
If you’re a pastor or church leader, you know the struggle all too well. You pour your heart and soul into your...
Ron Edmondson Church Health, Church Leadership
7 Quick but Powerful Reminders for Pastors
May 1, 2024
I have quick – but powerful reminders for pastors. I’ve still been a pastor for less time than I was in the...
Jeff Hoglen Church Growth, Church Health
The Impact of Personal Stories on Church Growth
Apr 29, 2024
When it comes to church growth and individual transformation, personal testimonies are not just powerful; they are...
Jeff Hoglen Church Health, Church Leadership
From Church Plant to Established Church
Apr 24, 2024
Launching a church can feel similar to starting a tech company. The initial excitement is palpable. Ideas are...
Jeff Hoglen Church Health, Church Leadership, Church Planting
Leading a Culture of Radical Encouragement
Apr 22, 2024
The Power of Encouragement Encouragement isn’t just a nice gesture; it’s absolutely critical when you’re starting a...
Jeff Christopherson Church Health, Church Planting, Discipleship
What Discipleship Is
Apr 19, 2024
Christian discipleship is what happens when people live daily with Jesus. Jesus drew incredible, mammoth church-sized...
Bob Logan Church Health, Church Leadership, Church Planting
Church planting sermons: Five tips for making sermons relevant to your growing congregation
Apr 15, 2024
I recently worked with a client who is transitioning from serving as the Lead Pastor of an established church to...
Jeff Hoglen Church Health, Church Leadership, Pastoral Burnout
The Role of Suffering in Church Planting
Apr 8, 2024
When we start this adventure of church planting, we typically have visions of community, transformation, and...
Jeff Hoglen Church Growth, Church Health, Church Planting
The Healthy Church Checklist
Mar 11, 2024
A church's health and growth are not accidental but the result of intentional, God-honoring practices. This blog post...