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Digital Discipleship: Building Community Beyond Sunday

Digital Discipleship: Building Community Beyond Sunday

by Jeff Hoglen, D.Min. | Mar 6, 2025 | Technology

Ministry Has Changed—Are We Paying Attention? There was a time when ministry was mostly about what happened inside a church building on Sunday mornings. That time is over. If you’re leading a church in 2025—whether you’re planting one or guiding an established...
Harnessing the Power of Small Groups

Harnessing the Power of Small Groups

by Jeff Hoglen | Dec 9, 2024 | Church Planting, Discipleship

Ever noticed how being in a crowd of 200-300 people can feel lonelier than hanging out with five close friends? That’s precisely why small groups are the secret sauce of a thriving church. Let’s dive into this – just you and me chatting about why these...
Are You Making These Five Hospitality Mistakes?

Are You Making These Five Hospitality Mistakes?

by Bill Tenny-Brittian | Sep 4, 2024 | Church Growth, Church Planting

They had a problem. A BIG problem. More than nine out of ten first-time visitors who walked through the door never returned. It was like their visitors walked in, took a quick look around, and maybe even kicked the tires and hung out for worship, but once they left...
5 Connections Every Pastor Needs

5 Connections Every Pastor Needs

by Brian Davis | May 26, 2022 | Church Health, Church Leadership, Pastoral Burnout

The life of a Pastor is very rewarding but is also one of (if not THE) most challenging and difficult.  Pastors often feel isolated, overwhelmed, and discouraged.  But God’s plan is not that church leaders live a miserable life, but that they live a life full of...
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