Church planting is a wild ride. You’re building something from the ground up—reaching people, changing lives, and following God’s call. But let’s be real: planting a church can get complicated, especially when you’re also trying to balance the demands of...
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
5 Church Planting Trends
Nov 10, 2023
Today, I'm excited to delve into some trends in church planting that redefine our approach to expanding God's kingdom....
Jeff Hoglen Church Growth, Church Planting, Small Church / Rural Church
3 Easy Steps to Church Growth? Nope!
Oct 31, 2023
If you are a pastor or church planter, you should be getting all sorts of emails and advertisements about church...
Jeff Hoglen Church Health, Church Planting, Church Revitalization
Insights from Unsuccessful Church Plants
Oct 25, 2023
Learning Through Loss:Insights from Unsuccessful Church Plants Unsuccessful church plants can offer valuable insight...
Jeff Hoglen Church Growth, Church Health, Church Planting
The 5 R’s for Pastoring a Healthy Church
Oct 20, 2023
As a pastor, one of your most important responsibilities is leading, building, and strengthening your church...
Jeff Hoglen Church Planting, Church Revitalization
How to Start a Church from Scratch
Oct 16, 2023
Planting a church from scratch requires vision, dedication, lots of hard work, and an unwavering belief in God's plan....
Jeff Hoglen Church Health, Church Planting, Discipleship
Exploring Nonlinear Discipleship
Oct 13, 2023
As a Christian believer, I have always believed that discipleship is a crucial part of my journey. Whether attending...
Todd Hunter Church Leadership, Church Planting, Communication / Preaching
The Two Threads of Church Plant Leadership
Oct 11, 2023
The number one requirement for a successful church plant is a certain quality of leadership. This leadership, in my...
Jeff Hoglen Church Growth, Church Planting
Unlocking the Potential of Your Team
Oct 9, 2023
One of the hallmarks of an influential church or ministry isn't the charisma of a single leader but a team alive and...
Ron Edmondson Church Leadership, Church Planting, Church Revitalization
A Leadership Experiment – The Little Things Matter
Oct 4, 2023
The little things matter. In making the first impression, the little things matter. When a visitor shows up on...
Jeff Hoglen Church Health, Church Planting, Church Revitalization
Engaging Younger Generations
Sep 29, 2023
In our rapidly changing world, churches are struggling to connect with the younger generation. As a result, many seats...
Steve Sjogren Church Health, Church Planting, Church Revitalization
Buying Into Your Preferred Future
Sep 27, 2023
No matter who you are, no matter what you do, today, you are moving toward your future at a rapid pace. There’s just...
Ron Edmondson Church Planting, Coaching
8 Things I Wouldn’t Do Again if Planting Another Church
Sep 25, 2023
I have been involved in church planting for most of my ministry career – whether as a planter or as a supporter of...