by Jeff Hoglen | Mar 12, 2026 | Church Planting
Geographical Misalignment —aka “When Your Launch Team Lives Outside the Mission Field”-is one of the most common—and least talked about—challenges in church-planting efforts. Almost every planter faces it at some point, especially during the early launch... 
by Jeff Hoglen | Sep 29, 2025 | Communication / Preaching, Featured, Technology
Here’s the thing about ethical AI sermon prep: it’s not about replacing the spiritual work of sermon preparation. It’s about leveraging tools that can free you up to focus on what really matters—hearing from God and delivering His Word with power.... 
by Jeff Hoglen | Sep 11, 2025 | Communication / Preaching, Technology
Let’s be honest—ministry in 2025 is more demanding than ever. Between sermon prep, small group materials, administrative tasks, and the endless stream of communications, pastors are stretched thin. Enter AI tools like ChatGPT and Claude. These aren’t just... 
by Jeff Hoglen | Jul 14, 2025 | Church Planting, Technology
Church planting in the 21st century isn’t just about gathering people and preaching sermons. It’s about building something that lasts—something that reaches beyond Sunday mornings and into the everyday lives of people. That’s where artificial intelligence (AI) and... 
by Jeff Hoglen | Jul 3, 2025 | Church Planting, Technology
Okay, let’s talk about something that’s gonna flip how you think about planting a church. You know how most church planting advice goes? Find your core team, secure a meeting space, then launch your first service. But here’s what church planting 2025...