Look, I get it. When you hear "church multiplication," your eyes might start to glaze over. Sounds like another church growth strategy, right? WRONG! Stick with me here, because what I'm about to share could literally change how you think about growing God's Kingdom...
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
Building a Rock-solid Core Team
Jun 12, 2023
A church planter cannot do it alone. Building a solid core team is essential to achieve your goals and fulfill the...
Doug Murren Church Leadership, Church Planting, Pastoral Burnout, Small Church / Rural Church
Living With Turnover
Jun 7, 2023
One of the most discouraging aspects of planting churches is the fact that most people who start with you leave early...
Jeff Hoglen Church Growth, Church Leadership, Church Planting
The Rise of Niche-Focused Churches
May 31, 2023
When we hear the word "church," we usually think of church buildings whether in the traditional sense or more on the...
Jeff Hoglen Church Planting, Church Revitalization, Outreach and Evangelism
Understanding Your Church’s Relational Reach Zone
May 29, 2023
As a church planter, one of the biggest challenges you'll face is outreach and marketing to get first-time guests to...
Jeff Hoglen Church Leadership, Church Planting, Coaching
Green Horn Pastors: What to Expect in Your First Church Plant
May 26, 2023
Starting a church is perhaps one of the most exciting experiences new pastors can have. However, while the prospect of...
Jeff Hoglen Church Growth, Church Health, Church Planting
The Attractional Church vs. the Missional Church: Embracing Both for Kingdom Impact
May 24, 2023
I want to address a topic that sparked passionate discussions on one of my FaceBook Groups. Among many church leaders,...
Bob Logan Church Leadership, Church Planting, Discipleship
Developing Leadership In Your Church Plant
May 22, 2023
If you expect your church plant to grow beyond your own personal capacity to lead others, you absolutely need to...
Steve Pike Church Growth, Church Health, Church Planting
Growth that Hijacks God’s Unique Purpose for Your Church is not Good Growth.
May 19, 2023
At the beginning of our church planting journey, I wish I knew that all growth is not good growth. It’s a common...
Ralph Moore Church Leadership, Church Planting, Coaching
Was it Really a Mistake?
May 17, 2023
“A mistake is not something to be determined after the fact, but in the light of the information until that point.”...
Steve Sjogren Church Health, Church Leadership, Church Planting, Discipleship
Imprinting… the Power of your Influence on a New Believer’s Life
May 12, 2023
Ducks and geese and Christ-followers. They have a lot to do with one another. “Imprinting” is the natural phenomenon...
Toni Spry Church Leadership, Church Planting, Discipleship
Profiles of the Heart
May 10, 2023
You have all seen social media profiles. For all the talk today against “profiling,” we are all self-identified by our...
Jeff Hoglen Church Leadership, Church Planting, Coaching
Overcome The Fear of Failure
May 8, 2023
Church planting comes with a fair amount of obstacles. One of the most common excuses for not planting a church is the...