by Bill Easum | Dec 4, 2024 | Church Leadership, Church Planting
I want you to think about the title of this blog post and ask yourself, “What has this to do with religion?” Here are my thoughts. In less than 100 years the U.S. has gone from riding on horses to putting a man on the moon. That’s incredible progress; it’s also a...
by Jeffrey Hoglen | Nov 29, 2024 | Book Review, Church Planting
Having the right resources can mean the difference between thriving and merely surviving. After reviewing countless books on church planting and pastoral ministry, these four stand out as must-reads for anyone serious about launching or leading a church. Each brings...
by Bill Tenny-Brittian | Nov 27, 2024 | Church Growth, Church Health
Let’s be honest—inviting people to church these days is an uphill battle. Most people aren’t exactly lining up to come in on a Sunday, and it’s not just because they’re busy. For many, the church has a reputation problem; it feels irrelevant or even uncomfortable....
by Jeff Hoglen | Nov 25, 2024 | Church Health, Discipleship
I’ve been diving deep into the Gospels lately, and something hit me like a ton of bricks – Jesus was the ultimate multiplier. Not the math kind (though He probably crushed that too), but the people kind. Today, we are going to look at Jesus’ model for...
by Jeff Hoglen | Nov 22, 2024 | Church Growth, Church Health
Every Sunday, we church leaders rack our brains trying to figure out how to reach more people, how to make our services more impactful, how to help our community grow deeper in their faith. We plan better programs, create cooler graphics, and craft the perfect worship...
