by Jeff Hoglen | Apr 14, 2025 | Church Growth, Church Health, Church Planting
Look, I’m just going to say what we’re all thinking: ministry can be an absolute circus sometimes. One minute you’re preparing a sermon, the next you’re unclogging a toilet before Sunday service, then counseling a couple, then trying to figure... 
by Jeff Hoglen | Mar 17, 2025 | Church Health, Church Leadership
Ever hit that wall where your church attendance just… stops? You know what I’m talking about. The excitement of launch day is a distant memory. Your core team is solid. Everything seems to be working fine, but the growth has flatlined. Welcome to the... 
by Jeff Hoglen | Mar 17, 2023 | Church Growth, Church Planting, International Church Planting
Are you a church leader looking for practical steps in church planting? Are you a pastor wanting to expand your ministry and reach more people? If the answer is yes, then read on! Church planting requires careful consideration of strategy. Overview of Church... 
by Travis Stephens | Feb 25, 2021 | Church Revitalization, Small Church / Rural Church
A little over ten years ago, my church hit a growth spurt. One year we grew by 18 percent, the next year 48 percent, and the next year 57 percent. Growth seemed to come easy back then. It’s much different these days, at least for us. Over the past few years, we’ve... 
by Ed Stetzer | May 27, 2019 | Church Planting, Church Revitalization
For those in church leadership, the issue of assimilation typically comes with questions of effectiveness and strategy. Truth be told, there is no one-size-fits-all plan for assimilation in every church. That said, let me share a few of my thoughts. I’ll start with an...