by Jeff Hoglen | Jan 29, 2026 | Church Growth
Why isn’t my church growing when I’m doing everything right? If you’re asking this question, you’re not alone. Countless pastors implement “proven” strategies, copy successful models, and work themselves to exhaustion—only to watch... 
by Jeff Hoglen | Sep 4, 2025 | Church Planting
The following blog post is the raw, unfiltered truth about the realities of church planting from the trenches: Let’s talk about the tears. Not the joyful ones that flow during baptisms or breakthrough moments, but the other ones—the tears that come in the dark,... 
by Jeff Hoglen | Jun 23, 2025 | Church Planting
Every single church planter I know has had that 3 AM moment where they’re staring at the ceiling thinking, “What if my church plant fails?” You know the one—when the money’s getting tight, your “launch team” feels more like your... 
by Jeff Hoglen | Oct 9, 2023 | Church Growth, Church Planting
One of the hallmarks of an influential church or ministry isn’t the charisma of a single leader but a team alive and vibrant in their callings. In the journey of pastoral leadership, there’s a tempting siren song that lures us to believe we should, or can,... 
by Jeff Hoglen | Jan 16, 2023 | Church Leadership, Church Planting, Church Revitalization
In recent years, there has been an explosion of church planting activity across the globe. From North America to Asia, Africa to Latin America, churches are being planted in cities, suburbs, and rural areas at an unprecedented rate. And as these new churches take...