by Jeff Hoglen | Jun 30, 2025 | Church Planting, International Church Planting
How to Launch a Church in Less Than One Year—it’s a bold idea, but with the right preparation, it’s not just possible, it can be powerful. Still, let’s be clear from the start: the most important factor isn’t strategy—it’s surrender. You need to know that the Lord is... 
by Jeff Hoglen | Mar 20, 2024 | Church Growth, Church Leadership, Church Planting
In the heart of every thriving church plant lies a core truth: the strength of its team. Whether you’re launching a new church plant or navigating the complexities of growing an established congregation, the truth remains: we are better together. The art of... 
by Jeff Hoglen | Feb 17, 2023 | Church Health, Church Planting, Discipleship
As a church leader or pastor, you may wonder how to start the disciple-making process within a church plant. Unfortunately, there is no one-size-fits-all answer to this question. There are, however, some fundamental things to remember as you seek to make disciples in... 
by Ron Edmondson | Jan 31, 2022 | Church Health, Church Leadership, Church Revitalization
Do you know the number one change needed for an effective church revitalization? It’s not programs, systems or structure. Everyone always things about those first. Those are easy to change. Okay, well, maybe not easy. Try changing the library into a welcome area or... 
by Ron Edmondson | Dec 31, 2021 | Church Leadership, Church Planting, Discipleship
In the eighth year of his reign, while he was still young, he began to seek the God of his father David. In his twelfth year he began to purge Judah and Jerusalem of high places, Asherah poles and idols. 2 Chronicles 34:3 (Emphasis mine.) I read this verse this...