by Jeff Hoglen, D.Min. | Jul 10, 2026 | Church Growth, Church Health
Moving into a new church facility is an exciting milestone, but it’s not the finish line; it’s the beginning of a new season of ministry. Getting the keys may feel like you’ve finally arrived, but there’s still plenty of work to do before your... 
by Jeff Hoglen | Apr 2, 2026 | Church Growth
“From Easter Guests to Engaged Disciples” isn’t just a compelling idea—it’s the assignment sitting right in front of a church plant in its first three years after Easter Sunday. You don’t have the luxury of wasted momentum in this season. Every new face represents... 
by Jeff Hoglen, D.Min. | Nov 20, 2025 | Church Growth, Church Planting
Here’s the uncomfortable truth: Most churches don’t have a visitor problem. They have a barrier problem. Invisible walls that feel perfectly normal to insiders but absolutely insurmountable to outsiders. Understanding why first-time guests never come back... 
by Ron Edmondson | Aug 23, 2023 | Church Growth, Church Health, Church Planting, Church Revitalization
In making a first impression, the little things matter, so I once did an experiment. When a visitor shows up on one of our church campuses for the first time, the little things matter. Or when a parent decides to trust us with the care of their children, the little... 
by Stephen Gray | Feb 6, 2023 | Church Growth, Church Leadership, Church Planting
I have a very foundational belief that no guest enters a church, whether a conventional church structure or an unconventional gathering place, by happenstance. I have a very foundational belief that no guest enters a church, whether a conventional church structure or...