by Jeff Hoglen | Nov 27, 2023 | Church Growth, Church Health, Outreach and Evangelism
The Essence of Outreach: Letting the Church Go Out When we talk about “outreach,” we are referring to a dynamic, external movement. It’s about the church extending its love, service, and witness beyond its walls. Outreach is about reaching those who are...
by Jeff Hoglen | Nov 24, 2023 | Church Growth, Church Leadership, Church Planting
Church Plants Must Embrace Early Multiplication As church planters, we’re embarking on a journey to spread the Word and multiply our impact. In this mission, the concept of ‘waiting until the right time’ to plant new churches is a narrative we...
by Bill Tenny-Brittian | Nov 22, 2023 | Church Growth, Church Planting, Small Church / Rural Church
In the vast landscape of community institutions, churches hold a unique position. They are places of worship, community gathering, and often, outreach. Yet, despite their pivotal role, many churches remain virtually unknown in their communities. The key to bridging...
by Jeff Hoglen | Nov 13, 2023 | Church Growth, Church Health, Church Leadership, Church Revitalization
Today, I’m diving into something that’s both critical and a bit uncomfortable: Why do churches lose momentum? You know, that feeling when everything seems to be stalling out? The stats indicate that the majority of churches in the USA are at a plateau or even in...
by Jeff Hoglen | Oct 31, 2023 | Church Growth, Church Planting, Small Church / Rural Church
If you are a pastor or church planter, you should be getting all sorts of emails and advertisements about church growth. Some seem legit, others… not so much. The ones that are clearly written by a marketing expert (rather than a practitioner of church planting)...