by Jeff Hoglen, D.Min. | Mar 26, 2026 | Church Leadership
some of the smartest leaders are also the most ineffective. Not because they lack vision.Not because they can’t preach.But because they don’t know how to handle people… or themselves. That’s why this matters: EQ > IQ. Every time. You can crush strategy meetings,... 
by Ron Edmondson | Jul 10, 2024 | Church Leadership
I try to be a leader of leaders. I love, welcome and appreciate followers, but as much as possible I want to lead people who are going to lead. I’ve been asked the difference in being a leader of leaders and leading followers. It’s one of my favorite questions. The... 
by Jeff Hoglen, D.Min. | Mar 1, 2024 | Church Growth, Church Leadership
Leadership is crucial in any organization, and a church is no exception. However, developing leaders for ministry within the church can be challenging without the proper principles and practices in place. Whether you are planting a church or part of an existing... 
by Ron Edmondson | Oct 30, 2023 | Church Health, Church Leadership
Being a leader isn’t easy. With every decision a leader makes, someone is happy – and someone is not. One often misunderstood reason leadership is challenging is the tension every leader feels when making decisions. And every leader experiences some of this tension –... 
by Todd Hunter | Oct 11, 2023 | Church Leadership, Church Planting, Communication / Preaching
The number one requirement for a successful church plant is a certain quality of leadership. This leadership, in my mind, has two primary threads: what I call “the mojo” to start a church—that is, the gifts, temperament, and spiritual entrepreneurial bent. The second...