Finding the right meeting space for your church plant can feel like trying to find a spouse on a blind date. You've got high hopes, a list of non-negotiables, and a budget that makes you want to cry. First Things First: Location Matters (But Maybe Not How You...
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 Leadership, Church Planting, Pastoral Burnout
The Alarming Rate of Burnout Among Church Planters
Feb 19, 2024
Burnout among church planters. It's a real thing, and it's hitting hard. Think about it: you've got passionate people...
Steve Sjogren Church Planting, Outreach and Evangelism, Servant Evangelism
Serving Projects That Reflect The Personality Of Your Group
Feb 14, 2024
“We are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works” Eph. 2:10, NKJV. We all have distinct personalities....
Jeff Hoglen Church Health, Church Planting, Church Revitalization
Creating a Life-Giving Church Culture: Your Go-To Guide
Feb 12, 2024
If you're in the world of church planting or pastoring a local congregation, you know that crafting a life-giving...
Ralph Moore Church Health, Church Planting
The Friendship Factor
Feb 9, 2024
Church planting takes a lot out of you. When we planted the second time, my wife set herself to see much less of me...
Jeff Hoglen Church Planting, Discipleship
What is the Purpose of Church Planting?
Feb 5, 2024
Church planting, a term that resonates deeply within the Christian community, involves establishing new local churches...
Jeff Hoglen Church Leadership, Church Planting, Communication / Preaching, Discipleship
Preaching with Impact: Mastering the 3-Point Sermon Outline
Jan 31, 2024
Preaching is an art, a divine calling to share God's Word. In the journey of spreading His message, clarity and focus...
Jeff Hoglen Church Growth, Church Health, Church Planting
Core Values: Guiding Principles in Church Planting
Jan 19, 2024
In the ever-evolving journey of church planting, one aspect remains perpetually vital—the foundation of core values. ...
Stephen Gray Church Health, Church Leadership, Church Planting
Defining Success for Church Plants
Jan 17, 2024
Success is not necessarily a numbers issue. I know plenty of large churches that may look successful on the outside,...
Brian Davis Church Growth, Church Planting
8 Things To Realize About Guests At Your Church
Jan 15, 2024
There are lots of opinions about what a local church should look like, but at its CORE, the local church is a body of...
Ron Edmondson Church Leadership, Church Planting
10 Resolutions To Make a Ministry Leader Better
Jan 12, 2024
How about some resolutions that can actually make a ministry leader better? In my opinion, the best leadership comes...
Ed Stetzer Church Planting, Outreach and Evangelism, Small Church / Rural Church
Our Call: Missionaries in a Secular Land
Jan 10, 2024
MISSIONARY IDENTITY The reality is, Christians are interlopers. We are strangers and foreigners. As Christians,...
Dave Workman Church Planting, Outreach and Evangelism
Tattoos, Jesus, and Doughnuts
Jan 8, 2024
After stepping down from leading the church I was a part of for thirty years, finding a new “church home” was a...