Way back when dinosaurs ruled the earth, I surrendered my life to Jesus as a twenty-something. The Jesus Revolution and the charismatic movement were sweeping east across the country and around the world. I was swept up as well, feeling like Jesus was the best-kept...
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 Leadership, Technology
The Ultimate Guide to Church Management Software
Oct 30, 2024
Hey everyone! If you're anything like me, managing the daily grind at church can sometimes feel like you’re juggling...
Jeff Hoglen Church Growth, Church Health, Church Leadership, Featured
Empowering Leaders and Unleashing Spiritual Gifts
Oct 24, 2024
Let's discuss something super important: empowering the leaders in our church and unlocking the amazing spiritual...
Ron Edmondson Church Leadership, Church Planting, Church Revitalization
4 Limitations Pastors Unknowingly Set For Their Church
Oct 16, 2024
I often say, “You limit what you control.” There are limitations pastors unknowingly set for their church. It’s often...
Jeff Hoglen Church Leadership, Church Planting, Featured
The Ministry Mullet: How to Balance Leadership and Relationships
Oct 7, 2024
When you hear the word mullet, you probably think of that infamous hairstyle: business in the front, party in the...
Bill Tenny-Brittian Church Health, Church Leadership
Stop Ignoring the 5 Leadership Selection Mistakes Churches Make
Oct 2, 2024
Selecting the right leaders is critical for a church’s growth and success. However, many (probably most) churches make...
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...
Dave Workman Church Leadership, Discipleship
Where Are All the Leaders?
Sep 23, 2024
In a recent email blast to subscribers (www.elementalgroup.org), I asked for a response to a simple question: As a...
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, 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 Growth, Church Leadership
Developing a Leadership System for Sustainable Church Growth
Aug 21, 2024
When it comes to church growth, leadership is a game changer. It’s what keeps the church alive and thriving—not just...
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 Leadership, Church Planting
Celebrating Small Wins: Fuel for the Journey
Aug 2, 2024
In the midst of the whirlwind that is church leadership, it’s easy to get fixated on the big dreams—the grand visions...