by Jeff Hoglen, D.Min. | Jan 5, 2026 | Church Growth, Church Health, Church Planting, Featured
Every January, pastors promise themselves this will be the year they finally fix that broken system. You know the one. Maybe it’s the guest follow-up process that’s held together with duct tape and good intentions. Or the volunteer scheduling nightmare... 
by Jeff Hoglen, D.Min. | Dec 18, 2025 | Church Growth, Outreach and Evangelism
Let me be straight with you: most churches talk about outreach way more than they actually do it. We fill our calendars with events for our people. Our programs make members comfortable. Services cater to the folks already in the seats. Then we wonder why we’re... 
by Jeff Hoglen, D.Min. | Jul 8, 2024 | Church Growth, Church Revitalization
Every church hits a plateau at some point. It’s that frustrating phase where growth stalls and everything feels stuck. You’re not alone—many churches face this challenge. The good news is, there are ways to get past it. By understanding what’s causing the stagnation... 
by Jeff Hoglen, D.Min. | Apr 24, 2024 | Church Health, Church Leadership
Launching a church can feel similar to starting a tech company. The initial excitement is palpable. Ideas are plentiful and the team is agile. Yet, as the start-up phase ends, the real challenge begins. Now, the focus shifts from high-energy launches to strategic,...