by Jeff Hoglen, D.Min. | Jul 2, 2026 | Church Growth, Discipleship
When we planted our church in the Philippines, God blessed us in ways we couldn’t have imagined. People began showing up almost immediately. Week after week, new faces filled the room, and before long the church was growing faster than I expected. As a church... 
by Jeff Hoglen, D.Min. | Jun 29, 2026 | Church Growth, Church Health, Church Planting
Here’s a debate that won’t die. Someone drops the phrase “attractional church” in a leadership meeting and suddenly half the room is nodding and the other half is quietly offended. The attractional church vs. missional church conversation has... 
by Jeff Hoglen, D.Min. | Feb 23, 2026 | Church Revitalization
The church revitalization success rate is a number most pastors never see coming. Nobody walks into a dying church thinking they’re going to lose. Deep in their bones, every pastor who takes on a revitalization assignment believes this time will be different.... 
by Jeffrey Hoglen | Jan 22, 2026 | Church Growth, Outreach and Evangelism
Stop Calling It Outreach When You’re Only Reaching Christians! Your church just wrapped up another “outreach” event. Weeks of planning went into it. Volunteers showed up. Serious money got invested in promotion and logistics. The turnout was decent,... 
by Jeff Hoglen, D.Min. | Nov 27, 2025 | Church Health
Let’s talk about the thing that’s keeping you up at night. Declining attendance and giving is much lower than usual. Your budget projections from two years ago look like fantasy fiction now. And you’re wondering if things will ever get back to...