by Jeff Hoglen | Nov 17, 2025 | Church Planting
There’s a moment every church planter knows intimately. The first 100 days bring a particular kind of pressure—it’s week three, maybe week four, and suddenly everything feels fragile. Launch Sunday felt electric, but now you’re staring at attendance... 
by Jeff Hoglen | Sep 15, 2025 | Church Health, Church Planting
After decades of planting churches and coaching hundreds of church planters, I’ve learned that adaptability matters more than strategy. Your five-year plan? It’ll be obsolete in five months—maybe five weeks if you’re unlucky. Here’s what... 
by Jeff Hoglen | Sep 8, 2025 | Church Planting
When it comes to church planting, few things are as crucial—or as misunderstood—as the preview service. I’ve watched too many planters treat their preview like a dress rehearsal for opening day, missing the real opportunity staring them in the face. Here’s... 
by Jeff Hoglen | Aug 21, 2025 | Church Planting
If you’re serious about church planting, you need to know this: mastering the 5 essential church planting skills every leader must master isn’t optional—it’s the difference between launching a thriving gospel community and watching your vision... 
by Jeff Hoglen | Jul 31, 2025 | Church Planting
You know that sinking feeling. It’s Sunday morning, fifteen minutes before service starts, and you’re frantically texting people who promised they’d help with the kids’ ministry. Three cancellations in your inbox. The coffee station is...