Hey, church planters! Get ready because we’re diving into leadership succession—a topic that might seem like it's only for larger churches. But guess what? We need to be thinking about this too, even if we’re just starting out. Why Succession Planning Matters...
Everything rises and falls on leadership. As pastors, teachers, and church planters, we should be life-long learners, especially in the area of leadership.
Jeff Hoglen Church Growth, Church Health, Church Leadership
Metrics of a Healthy Church: Attendance or Engagement?
Jun 2, 2023
As a leader in your church, it's essential to understand the metrics that indicate a thriving and healthy church....
Jeff Hoglen Church Growth, Church Leadership, Church Planting
The Rise of Niche-Focused Churches
May 31, 2023
When we hear the word "church," we usually think of church buildings whether in the traditional sense or more on the...
Jeff Hoglen Church Leadership, Church Planting, Coaching
Green Horn Pastors: What to Expect in Your First Church Plant
May 26, 2023
Starting a church is perhaps one of the most exciting experiences new pastors can have. However, while the prospect of...
Bob Logan Church Leadership, Church Planting, Discipleship
Developing Leadership In Your Church Plant
May 22, 2023
If you expect your church plant to grow beyond your own personal capacity to lead others, you absolutely need to...
Ralph Moore Church Leadership, Church Planting, Coaching
Was it Really a Mistake?
May 17, 2023
“A mistake is not something to be determined after the fact, but in the light of the information until that point.”...
Jeff Hoglen Church Health, Church Leadership, Pastoral Burnout
Tackling Burnout in the Pastorate
May 15, 2023
Hey there, fellow shepherds of the flock! I want to dive into a topic that hits close to home for many of us: burnout...
Steve Sjogren Church Health, Church Leadership, Church Planting, Discipleship
Imprinting… the Power of your Influence on a New Believer’s Life
May 12, 2023
Ducks and geese and Christ-followers. They have a lot to do with one another. “Imprinting” is the natural phenomenon...
Toni Spry Church Leadership, Church Planting, Discipleship
Profiles of the Heart
May 10, 2023
You have all seen social media profiles. For all the talk today against “profiling,” we are all self-identified by our...
Jeff Hoglen Church Leadership, Church Planting, Coaching
Overcome The Fear of Failure
May 8, 2023
Church planting comes with a fair amount of obstacles. One of the most common excuses for not planting a church is the...
Mark Batterson Church Leadership, Discipleship
3 Ways To Take Up Your Cross
May 3, 2023
“Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me.” Mark 8:34-35 This may be...
Jeff Hoglen Church Health, Church Leadership, Discipleship
Leading with Grace and Forgiveness in the Face of Conflict Within the Church
May 1, 2023
Churches are made up of imperfect people, so it should come as no surprise that conflict sometimes arises....
Jeff Hoglen Church Health, Church Leadership, Discipleship
Combating Entitlement Mentality Within the Church
Apr 28, 2023
As a pastor, I have seen firsthand the effects of an entitlement mentality within the local church. It can be a toxic...