by Jeff Hoglen, D.Min. | Sep 18, 2025 | Church Health, Church Planting
Let’s be honest about something most of us don’t want to admit: spiritual stagnation is real, and it’s more common than we’d like to think. Maybe you’ve felt it yourself—that slow drift from passionate faith to spiritual autopilot. Or... 
by Dave Workman | Dec 13, 2024 | Church Leadership, Church Revitalization
Way back when dinosaurs ruled the earth, I surrendered my life to Jesus as a twenty-something. The Jesus Revolution and the charismatic movement were sweeping east across the country and around the world. I was swept up as well, feeling like Jesus was the best-kept... 
by Jeff Hoglen | Dec 9, 2024 | Church Planting, Discipleship
Ever noticed how being in a crowd of 200-300 people can feel lonelier than hanging out with five close friends? That’s precisely why small groups are the secret sauce of a thriving church. Let’s dive into this – just you and me chatting about why these... 
by Jeff Hoglen, D.Min. | 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,...