by Jeff Hoglen | Aug 5, 2026 | Church Growth, Church Health
Every church has a culture. You may not have chosen it. Perhaps you never planned it. Chances are, parts of it developed while you were busy doing ministry. Culture forms one Sunday, one staff meeting, one leadership decision, and one avoided conversation at a time.... 
by Jeff Hoglen | 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 | Dec 15, 2025 | Church Growth, Church Health
What keeps people away from church? If you answered “too many rules,” you’d be wrong. And you’re not alone—most church leaders think the same thing. We’ve been fighting the wrong battle. For years, we’ve worried that our standards... 
by Jeff Hoglen | Nov 20, 2025 | Church Growth, Church Planting
Here’s the uncomfortable truth: Most churches don’t have a visitor problem. They have a barrier problem. Invisible walls that feel perfectly normal to insiders but absolutely insurmountable to outsiders. Understanding why first-time guests never come back... 
by Jeff Hoglen | Sep 22, 2025 | Church Growth, Church Planting
What if the difference between thriving and surviving isn’t your theology—it’s your toolkit? Here’s a conversation that happens in coffee shops across America every week: A passionate church planter sits across from a mentor, eyes tired, spirit...