by Jeff Hoglen | Jan 4, 2023 | Church Health, Church Leadership, Church Planting, Discipleship
I am in my mid 50’s, and although I am far from retirement, I do take time to reflect and ponder the lessons I have learned in life. Here are seven lessons that took a deeper meaning for me in 2022 and may help you as we enter a new year: All experiences,...
by Jeff Hoglen | Dec 18, 2018 | Church Leadership
We all know that 78.6% of all stats are made up on the spot. For all my nerdy stat friends – that is called a joke.(Choose not to be offended) Anyways, I just read an interesting statistic, and of course, I assume it’s true, after all its on the internet...
by Scott Thomas | Jun 27, 2017 | Church Leadership
According to several sources (Pike, 2009, Calvin, 2008, Montgomery, 2006, et al) eighty percent of adult children of pastors surveyed have had to seek professional help for depression. Pastor’s kids rarely stay in the church or keep their faith. Eighty percent...
by Scott Thomas | Sep 9, 2013 | Church Leadership
I surveyed over 20 pastor’s kids (PK’s) for another author. The responses of these adult PK’s were staggering. A few responded favorably. Most were being respectful to their parents but were brutally honest. After reading these, my wife and I took a long walk. I...
by Brent Foulke | Apr 8, 2013 | Church Leadership, Church Planting
The circle of trust for a church leader’s family, especially for a church planter’s family, can be a small place. By nature, starting a new church has a lot to do with the journey of the new church staff members, and by close association, the story of their spouses...
