by Dave Workman | Jan 8, 2024 | Church Planting, Outreach and Evangelism
After stepping down from leading the church I was a part of for thirty years, finding a new “church home” was a challenge. When my daughter Rachel and her husband in North Carolina suddenly felt a call to plant an urban church in Covington, Kentucky—which is right...
by Jeff Hoglen | Aug 14, 2023 | Church Growth, Church Health, Church Revitalization
If you’re a pastor or a church leader, you’ve probably wondered how you can get your church to grow. Church growth can be challenging, but it’s not something you should shy away from. Don’t settle for anything less than God’s measure for...
by Jeff Hoglen | Jan 30, 2023 | Church Leadership, Church Revitalization
The declining state of the church – Revitalization is needed. It’s a concerning time for the church. It has been reported that nearly 9 out of every 10 North American churches are either declining or growing slower than their communities, which has...
by Brian Jones | Jan 13, 2023 | Church Leadership, Church Planting, Communication / Preaching
A few weeks ago, my sermon in our first service completely bombed. It was the worst in recent memory. Between the first and second service, I re-wrote it and it turned out pretty good for the second and third services. The total time went from 26 minutes to around 21...
by Jeff Hoglen | Dec 1, 2022 | Church Planting, Coaching, International Church Planting
I have been thinking and praying about the upcoming new year and my plans, goals, and dreams. One thing I know is – I don’t want to be a reactive pastor. I want to be proactive and intentional. One of my goals last year was to plant another church....
