I want you to think about the title of this blog post and ask yourself, “What has this to do with religion?” Here are my thoughts. In less than 100 years the U.S. has gone from riding on horses to putting a man on the moon. That’s incredible progress; it’s also a...
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.”
Ron Edmondson Church Leadership, Church Planting, Communication / Preaching
7 Quick Reminders For Pastors During Christmas Season
Dec 15, 2023
I want to share some quick reminders for pastors during Christmas season. You already know all of these, but sometimes...
Jeff Hoglen Church Health, Church Planting
Building a Dream Team for Your Church’s Big Launch
Dec 6, 2023
Let's talk about something near and dear to my heart – starting a new church. It's not just about having a big vision...
Ron Edmondson Church Growth, Church Planting, Church Revitalization
7 Helpful Skills for Pastors Who Want to Grow Churches
Dec 4, 2023
I came close to titling these “essential” skills, but I knew that was unfair. God grows churches and He works through...
Jeff Hoglen Church Growth, Church Leadership, Church Planting
From Church Plant to Church Planting Movement
Nov 24, 2023
Church Plants Must Embrace Early Multiplication As church planters, we're embarking on a journey to spread the...
Bill Tenny-Brittian Church Growth, Church Planting, Small Church / Rural Church
The Transformative Power of Reputation
Nov 22, 2023
In the vast landscape of community institutions, churches hold a unique position. They are places of worship,...
Jeff Hoglen Church Leadership, Church Planting, Pastoral Burnout
Embracing Sacrifice in Church Planting
Nov 20, 2023
Today, let's explore a topic close to many of our hearts: the sacrifices involved in church planting. This journey,...
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...