by Jeff Hoglen, D.Min. | Feb 5, 2026 | Outreach and Evangelism
Let me guess—you’re wondering what actually works for church outreach in 2025, and you’re tired of the same tired strategies that promise crowds but deliver crickets. Your church tried the big Easter egg hunt that cost $3,000 and brought in exactly zero... 
by Jeff Hoglen, D.Min. | Jun 28, 2024 | Church Health, Church Leadership
The ultimate measure of your leadership isn’t just about delivering great sermons or organizing events—it’s about how your church thrives when you’re not there. A truly healthy church should be able to function smoothly and grow even when the pastor or church leader... 
by Jeff Hoglen, D.Min. | Jun 5, 2024 | Church Health, Church Revitalization
If you’re feeling the weight of a declining church, you’re not alone. It’s a tough spot, but it’s not the end of the road. Sometimes, thinking outside the box can make all the difference. Here are three contrarian views on church decline and how to turn things... 
by Jeff Hoglen, D.Min. | Apr 3, 2024 | Church Growth, Church Leadership, Church Planting
Easter’s come and gone. You’ve had a great service and maybe even a record turnout. The energy was electric, the worship was on fire, and the message of resurrection hope was proclaimed loud and clear. But now, Easter Sunday is in the rearview. So,... 
by Brian Davis | Jan 15, 2024 | Church Growth, Church Planting
There are lots of opinions about what a local church should look like, but at its CORE, the local church is a body of believers who “should” have the goal of effectively reaching people who don’t have a relationship with God and making their faith-journey as easy as...