by Jeff Hoglen, D.Min. | Jul 10, 2026 | Church Growth, Church Health
Moving into a new church facility is an exciting milestone, but it’s not the finish line; it’s the beginning of a new season of ministry. Getting the keys may feel like you’ve finally arrived, but there’s still plenty of work to do before your... 
by Jeff Hoglen | Jan 19, 2026 | Church Health, Church Leadership
You know that feeling when a simple decision takes three committee meetings, two congregational votes, and four months of calendar time? That’s not leadership—that’s governance theatre. And if you’re honest, your church constitution may be killing... 
by Jeff Hoglen, D.Min. | Jan 5, 2026 | Church Growth, Church Health, Church Planting, Featured
Every January, pastors promise themselves this will be the year they finally fix that broken system. You know the one. Maybe it’s the guest follow-up process that’s held together with duct tape and good intentions. Or the volunteer scheduling nightmare... 
by Jeff Hoglen, D.Min. | Sep 11, 2025 | Communication / Preaching, Technology
Let’s be honest—ministry in 2025 is more demanding than ever. Between sermon prep, small group materials, administrative tasks, and the endless stream of communications, pastors are stretched thin. Enter AI tools like ChatGPT and Claude. These aren’t just... 
by Jeff Hoglen, D.Min. | Aug 18, 2025 | Church Planting, International Church Planting
Ministry can feel like full-blown mayhem on a good day. One moment you’re passionately prepping a sermon; the next, you’re elbow-deep in a clogged toilet, responding to a marriage crisis, and rebooting the check-in system for the third Sunday in a row. It’s chaos. And...