So, let’s talk coffee. Specifically, that moment when your barista slides a latte across the counter with a perfectly swirled heart on top. It’s almost a little piece of art, isn’t it? And believe it or not, there’s something about that simple latte art that can teach...
The Great Commission and the making of disciples go hand in hand with church planting. As we go into all the world as Jesus commands, and as we make disciples, churches will be needed. We believe God works in every type, style, and flavor of “church.”
Jeff Hoglen Church Growth, Church Health, Church Planting, Church Revitalization
The “How” and the “What” of Church Planting
Feb 20, 2023
Many church leaders focus on the "what" of their mission to bring people to Jesus, such as connecting them to God and...
Jeff Hoglen Church Health, Church Planting, Discipleship
Making Disciples in a Church Plant | ChurchPlanting.com
Feb 17, 2023
As a church leader or pastor, you may wonder how to start the disciple-making process within a church plant....
Jeff Hoglen Church Growth, Church Health, Church Planting
Will Your Church Plant Last Longer than 3 Years?
Feb 13, 2023
Church plants are needed - point blank! The local church serves as a beacon of hope for the community. This is where...
Ron Edmondson Church Growth, Church Health, Church Planting
7 Potential Barriers to Sustained Church Growth
Feb 9, 2023
In church planting, we defied the “rules” of growth for several years. By rules, I mean things which happen that...
Stephen Gray Church Growth, Church Leadership, Church Planting
Church Planters: Preparing for Guests
Feb 6, 2023
I have a very foundational belief that no guest enters a church, whether a conventional church structure or an...
Jeff Hoglen Church Planting, Featured
Two Church Planting Organizations That You Should Know
Feb 3, 2023
If you’re a church planter, leader, or even someone just thinking about starting their own congregation- do we have...
Jeff Hoglen Church Planting, Church Revitalization
Challenging Conventional Wisdom in Church Planting
Jan 25, 2023
It's no secret that church planting is hard work. However, what needs to be discussed is how much of that difficulty...
Ralph Moore Church Planting, Discipleship, Outreach and Evangelism
Frightened… Just Enough!
Jan 23, 2023
My wife and I were frightened by the site of the young man who entered our small church building, asking for money and...
Jeff Hoglen Church Leadership, Church Planting, Church Revitalization
Roots of Change: How Church Planting is Transforming Communities
Jan 16, 2023
In recent years, there has been an explosion of church planting activity across the globe. From North America to Asia,...
Brian Jones Church Leadership, Church Planting, Communication / Preaching
What To Do When Your Sermon Bombs
Jan 13, 2023
A few weeks ago, my sermon in our first service completely bombed. It was the worst in recent memory. Between the...
Ron Edmondson Church Leadership, Church Planting
5 Words of Encouragement for Church Planters
Jan 9, 2023
Having been a church planter twice, I understand the unique challenges facing planters. They are constantly struggling...
Jeff Hoglen Church Health, Church Leadership, Church Planting, Discipleship
7 Life Lessons From 2022
Jan 4, 2023
I am in my mid 50's, and although I am far from retirement, I do take time to reflect and ponder the lessons I have...