by Jeffrey Hoglen | Jan 22, 2026 | Church Growth, Outreach and Evangelism
Stop Calling It Outreach When You’re Only Reaching Christians! Your church just wrapped up another “outreach” event. Weeks of planning went into it. Volunteers showed up. Serious money got invested in promotion and logistics. The turnout was decent,... 
by Steve Sjogren | Oct 2, 2025 | Church Health, Church Leadership
If you’re in the early stages of planting, you already know momentum is everything. You don’t have the luxury of long-term tradition, deep budgets, or established credibility. What you do have, though, is yourself—and that’s where the real power of... 
by Jeff Hoglen | Jan 13, 2025 | Church Growth, Outreach and Evangelism
Short answer: Church outreach works best when it is relational, consistent, community-aware, and connected to a clear discipleship pathway. The goal is not a one-time event. The goal is trust, service, invitation, follow-up, and a church culture that knows how to... 
by Steve Sjogren | Nov 15, 2024 | Church Revitalization, Outreach and Evangelism, Servant Evangelism
Build a Memory of Thanksgiving Kindness When you think of the words “kindness” and “Thanksgiving,” an image of food might come to mind. Maybe your Thanksgiving motto is “Show God’s love in a practical weigh!” Good food is a delight for sure. Beyond that, there... 
by Jeff Hoglen | Jun 10, 2024 | Church Health, Church Planting
Hey Church Leaders, Let’s be real—secularism is rising fast, and it’s hitting our churches hard. People are questioning everything, from church attendance to core doctrines. More folks are identifying with secular or non-religious perspectives, and it’s shaking...