by Jeff Hoglen | Nov 6, 2025 | Church Health, Discipleship
The year was 2008. Pixar drops WALL·E. Fat humans floating on hover-chairs. Eyes glued to screens. Sipping meal shakes. Zero human contact. Completely disconnected from reality—and each other. We laughed. “That’s ridiculous. That’ll never be... 
by Jeff Hoglen | Aug 4, 2025 | Discipleship, Technology
The Digital Church Framework: Discipleship, Leadership, and Local Impact from Anywhere isn’t just a clever idea—it’s the new frontier of effective ministry. You don’t need a building to make disciples. You don’t need to live in the same city to raise up leaders. And... 
by Jeff Hoglen | Mar 6, 2025 | Technology
Ministry Has Changed—Are We Paying Attention? There was a time when ministry was mostly about what happened inside a church building on Sunday mornings. That time is over. If you’re leading a church in 2025—whether you’re planting one or guiding an established... 
by Jeff Hoglen | Nov 13, 2024 | Church Leadership, Communication / Preaching
Communicating Timeless Truths in a Text-Happy World Our world has changed, and so has the way we communicate. We’ve gone from writing letters to typing emails, and now we’re in the age of 280-character tweets and 😍-filled texts. As communicators of the gospel,... 
by Jeff Hoglen | Jul 15, 2024 | Church Growth, Worship
Alright, folks, let’s be open and transparent. If you’re planting a new church or have done so within the past 4 years, you know that the game has changed. Gone are the days when a flyer in the mailbox was enough. Today, if you’re not leveraging media, you’re missing...