by Jeff Hoglen | Dec 23, 2024 | Church Leadership, Church Planting
Christmas is here again, and you can feel it everywhere—the trees, the lights, and the never-ending cycle of Christmas music (yes, I love it, but I also hit my limit after hearing “Last Christmas” on repeat). This season is special for so many reasons, but one thing I...
by Jeff Hoglen | Dec 20, 2024 | Church Health, Church Planting
Ever stare at your church spreadsheets and wonder, “Are we actually making a difference?” Let’s talk about measuring success in ways that matter – beyond just counting heads and dollars. The Real Definition of Success I remember sitting...
by Dave Workman | Dec 13, 2024 | Church Leadership, Church Revitalization
Way back when dinosaurs ruled the earth, I surrendered my life to Jesus as a twenty-something. The Jesus Revolution and the charismatic movement were sweeping east across the country and around the world. I was swept up as well, feeling like Jesus was the best-kept...
by Jeff Hoglen | Dec 11, 2024 | Church Health, Church Leadership
We’ve all been there. On Sunday morning, you’re preaching about Moses crossing the Red Sea, and half your congregation is checking their social media feeds—trying to hide their phones behind the seat in front of them. (Come on, we all know it happens!) But...
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...