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 | Aug 9, 2024 | Church Growth, Church Health
We all know that in the hustle and bustle of church activities, it’s easy to get distracted. But let’s have a heart-to-heart about something vital: staying mission-focused. It’s what keeps our churches vibrant, our communities transformed, and our faith journeys...
by Steve Sjogren | Jul 3, 2024 | Discipleship, Outreach and Evangelism
For introverts, the notion of outreach can seem not just difficult, but fully impossible to pull off, at least as many understand the notion of outreach. As an outreach introvert myself, I have noted a few pointers in which we can find encouragement. I’m not the...
by Jeff Hoglen | Feb 12, 2024 | Church Health, Church Planting, Church Revitalization
If you’re in the world of church planting or pastoring a local congregation, you know that crafting a life-giving church culture is like the secret sauce to a thriving community. Today’s blog is about how you can establish an environment where everyone...
