While I wasn’t able to read as much as I wanted this past year, I was able to dive into some great books that really helped me. From leadership wisdom to church growth strategies, these reads challenged, encouraged, and inspired me deeply. Here are five of my...
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, Church Planting
Church Planting with Authenticity
May 6, 2024
As church planters, our primary call is to shepherd the community, share the life-changing message of the gospel, and...
Brian Jones Church Leadership, Communication / Preaching
5 Steps To Writing Excellent Sermons In 8 Hours Or Less
May 3, 2024
If you’re going to lead your church through the next growth barrier, you can’t squander the most precious personal...
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 Leadership, Church Planting
Strategies for Church Plant Multiplication
Apr 26, 2024
As church planters, we always endeavor to have a level 5 church—a church that plants a church to at least the fourth...
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...
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...
Ron Edmondson Church Leadership, Church Planting
4 Things Visionary Leaders Hate to Hear
Apr 10, 2024
There are some things visionary leaders hate to hear. They make us cringe. Mostly because they distract the team from...
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...
Dave Workman Church Leadership
Scaredy-Cat Leadership
Apr 5, 2024
About three thousand years ago, Israel was once again in a bad place. They had this pathological spiritual pattern:...
Jeff Hoglen Church Growth, Church Leadership, Church Planting
After Easter Follow-Up
Apr 3, 2024
Easter's come and gone. You've had a great service and maybe even a record turnout. The energy was electric, the...
Steve Sjogren Church Leadership
Ideators Among Us
Apr 1, 2024
There are a lot of smart and hard-working people out there. Some are both. Have you noticed that power and influence...