by Jeff Hoglen | Feb 5, 2024 | Church Planting, Discipleship
Church planting, a term that resonates deeply within the Christian community, involves establishing new local churches in communities where they are non-existent or scarce. This endeavor is not merely about constructing new buildings or increasing numbers; it’s a...
by Ed Stetzer | Jan 10, 2024 | Church Planting, Outreach and Evangelism, Small Church / Rural Church
MISSIONARY IDENTITY The reality is, Christians are interlopers. We are strangers and foreigners. As Christians, I believe we should always be more driven by our missionary identity than we are by our national identity, our political identity, our environmental...
by Ron Edmondson | Dec 4, 2023 | Church Growth, Church Planting, Church Revitalization
I came close to titling these “essential” skills, but I knew that was unfair. God grows churches and He works through all different types of people. I have heard great pastors say — “I know how to teach and care for the people, but I’m not always sure how to lead.”...
by Jeff Hoglen | Dec 1, 2023 | Church Health, Discipleship
In my journey, both as a pastor and a follower of Christ, I’ve seen firsthand how vital small groups are in encouraging our spiritual growth and building authentic community. But here’s the thing: there’s no one-size-fits-all when it comes to small...
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...
