by Jeff Hoglen | Feb 2, 2026 | Church Leadership
Sixty-five percent of pastors report feeling lonely or isolated. Only 1.2 percent of pastors leave ministry each year, but among those who do, 22 percent cite burnout and 7 percent are forced out due to moral or ethical issues. Seventy-five percent of pastors in one... 
by Jeff Hoglen | May 6, 2024 | Church Leadership, Church Planting
As church planters, our primary call is to shepherd the community, share the life-changing message of the gospel, and help build deep, genuine connections between people and God. Yet, with the weight of so many tasks and challenges, it’s all too easy to lose... 
by Jeff Hoglen | Apr 22, 2024 | Church Health, Church Leadership, Church Planting
The Power of Encouragement Encouragement isn’t just a nice gesture; it’s absolutely critical when you’re starting a church. It charges up your volunteers, fires up enthusiasm, and keeps everyone pushing forward when things get tough. When the people leading the charge...