by Jeff Hoglen, D.Min. | Aug 29, 2026 | Church Leadership, Church Planting
Church planting will teach you a lot. It will teach you how to lead when you do not have enough people, how to make decisions when you do not have enough money, how to preach when you are tired, and how to keep moving when the plan changes for the third time that... 
by Jeff Hoglen | Apr 2, 2026 | Church Growth
“From Easter Guests to Engaged Disciples” isn’t just a compelling idea—it’s the assignment sitting right in front of a church plant in its first three years after Easter Sunday. You don’t have the luxury of wasted momentum in this season. Every new face represents... 
by Jeff Hoglen | Mar 16, 2026 | Church Planting, Featured
Planting a church is one of the most exciting and stretching assignments a leader can step into. There’s vision in your heart, people you want to reach, and a deep sense that God is calling you to build something that makes an eternal difference. Passion is essential,... 
by Jeff Hoglen, D.Min. | 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 | Aug 21, 2025 | Church Planting
If you’re serious about church planting, you need to know this: mastering the 5 essential church planting skills every leader must master isn’t optional—it’s the difference between launching a thriving gospel community and watching your vision...