by Jeff Hoglen, D.Min. | Feb 23, 2026 | Church Revitalization
The church revitalization success rate is a number most pastors never see coming. Nobody walks into a dying church thinking they’re going to lose. Deep in their bones, every pastor who takes on a revitalization assignment believes this time will be different.... 
by Jeff Hoglen | Jan 19, 2026 | Church Health, Church Leadership
You know that feeling when a simple decision takes three committee meetings, two congregational votes, and four months of calendar time? That’s not leadership—that’s governance theatre. And if you’re honest, your church constitution may be killing... 
by Jeff Hoglen, D.Min. | Jan 12, 2026 | Church Growth, Church Health
Look, I get it. You attend a conference, see what the big churches are doing, and think, “We need that.” But here’s why small churches should stop copying big ones: faithfulness doesn’t require a light show. If you’re leading a church of... 
by Jeff Hoglen, D.Min. | Dec 29, 2025 | Church Planting, Church Revitalization
Look, the question “should you plant a church or revitalize one?” isn’t just theoretical—it’s going to define the next season of your ministry life. I’m just going to be straight with you about what both paths actually look like. ... 
by Jeff Hoglen, D.Min. | Dec 1, 2025 | Church Health, Church Leadership
Let me tell you about the conversation I’ve had over and over with pastors and planters who are trying to figure out why their church resists change in the first place. It usually starts with something like: “We know we need to change, but our people are...