by Jeff Hoglen | Dec 13, 2023 | Church Leadership
Hey, Church Planting Family! You know what they say, right? “78.6% of stats are made up on the spot.” Ha! That’s just a little humor for all my stat-loving friends out there – don’t get all ruffled now, it’s just a joke. But seriously, I...
by Jeff Hoglen | Dec 1, 2023 | Church Health, Discipleship
In my journey, both as a pastor and a follower of Christ, I’ve seen firsthand how vital small groups are in encouraging our spiritual growth and building authentic community. But here’s the thing: there’s no one-size-fits-all when it comes to small...
by Jeff Hoglen | Nov 17, 2023 | Church Health, Church Leadership, Church Revitalization
As church leaders, we’re constantly navigating new challenges and opportunities. One such opportunity that’s becoming increasingly common is the merging of congregations. It’s a journey that requires discernment, wisdom, and a heart for unity in the...
by Jeff Hoglen | Oct 31, 2023 | Church Growth, Church Planting, Small Church / Rural Church
If you are a pastor or church planter, you should be getting all sorts of emails and advertisements about church growth. Some seem legit, others… not so much. The ones that are clearly written by a marketing expert (rather than a practitioner of church planting)...
by Jeff Hoglen | Oct 25, 2023 | Church Health, Church Planting, Church Revitalization
Learning Through Loss:Insights from Unsuccessful Church Plants Unsuccessful church plants can offer valuable insight into how to approach ministry and evangelism in a more effective way. Even if the church plant fails, lessons can be learned that will help others in...