by Jeff Hoglen, D.Min. | Nov 10, 2025 | Church Planting
Let me tell you something that’s going to tick off about half the church planting conferences out there: being an introvert might be the best thing that ever happened to your church plant. So for all my fellow introverts out there – YES, you CAN plant a... 
by Jeff Hoglen, D.Min. | Oct 30, 2025 | Church Health, Church Planting, Discipleship
We spend hours in leadership meetings. Vision statements get crafted with care. We dream big, plan hard, and pray harder — but when the rubber meets the road, something breaks down. It’s the discipleship gap. Most churches don’t fail because of bad ideas.... 
by Jeff Hoglen, D.Min. | Jul 17, 2025 | Church Planting, International Church Planting
Let’s get straight to the point: the #1 mistake international church planters make is thinking they can build a sustainable church around themselves instead of around local leaders. If you’re planting a church with the intention of creating something that... 
by Jeff Hoglen, D.Min. | Jun 2, 2025 | Church Planting, International Church Planting
If you’ve spent any time around church planting conversations, you’ve likely heard terms like mother church, daughter church, or planting network. But lately, there’s a growing wave of something deeper—something more legacy-minded. It’s not just about planting a... 
by Jeff Hoglen, D.Min. | Mar 24, 2025 | Church Growth, Church Health
Many pastors are looking for the secret to church growth. They have tried various programs and done all they know, yet something still feels missing in the equation. I was talking with a pastor friend last week who was crushing it with weekend attendance but privately...