by Jeff Hoglen | Oct 7, 2024 | Church Leadership, Church Planting
When you hear the word mullet, you probably think of that infamous hairstyle: business in the front, party in the back. It’s bold. It’s memorable. It’s a mix of two seemingly different styles in one. But what if I told you the mullet is a pretty perfect metaphor for...
by Jeff Hoglen | Sep 16, 2024 | Church Planting, Discipleship
So, you’ve got some fresh faces in your congregation. That’s fantastic! But now comes the big question: How do you guide these new believers into spiritual maturity? What is our role in coaching and mentoring them to become fully committed followers of...
by Steve Sjogren | Sep 11, 2024 | Discipleship, Pastoral Burnout
A snail and a slug scoot down the sidewalk one morning on their way to work as usual. They converged faster than either one of them anticipated and boom, they crashed into one another. The police showed up and asked the snail what happened. All he could say was,...
by Jeff Hoglen | Sep 2, 2024 | Church Health, Discipleship
If there’s one thing I’ve learned in ministry, it’s this: small groups are where the real life change happens. You can have the best sermons, the coolest worship sets, and the most impressive buildings, but if people aren’t connecting in meaningful relationships,...
by Jeff Hoglen | Aug 30, 2024 | Church Growth, Church Health
Hey there, church leaders! Let’s talk about church growth. Just for clarity: I believe in the Church and all expressions, be it house church, micro-church, community church, or mega-church. I think we all want the Kingdom of God to expand by doing our part in the...
