by Jeff Hoglen | Dec 28, 2023 | Book Review, Church Health
One of the books I read during my recent travels was Future Church: Seven Laws of Real Church Growth by Will Mancini. This was one that I could hardly put down with so many practical insights and nuggets of wisdom. Let’s talk about how churches grow and what...
by Jason Taylor | Dec 22, 2023 | Church Leadership, Church Planting
As a Church Planter, there are certain built-in big days that give you a great increase in numbers but sometimes leave you feeling empty the week after. For example, Easter can be one of those days. People go to church on Easter! They come to your church, and the...
by Jeff Hoglen | Dec 6, 2023 | Church Health, Church Planting
Let’s talk about something near and dear to my heart – starting a new church. It’s not just about having a big vision or a lot of faith (although those are super important); it’s also about getting down to the nitty-gritty of planning and...
by Ron Edmondson | Dec 4, 2023 | Church Growth, Church Planting, Church Revitalization
I came close to titling these “essential” skills, but I knew that was unfair. God grows churches and He works through all different types of people. I have heard great pastors say — “I know how to teach and care for the people, but I’m not always sure how to lead.”...
by Jeff Hoglen | Nov 27, 2023 | Church Growth, Church Health, Outreach and Evangelism
The Essence of Outreach: Letting the Church Go Out When we talk about “outreach,” we are referring to a dynamic, external movement. It’s about the church extending its love, service, and witness beyond its walls. Outreach is about reaching those who are...