by Jeff Hoglen, D.Min. | Jul 26, 2026 | Church Planting
Okay, so you may already know the five systems that matter: guest follow-up, discipleship pathway, leadership pipeline, volunteer development, and sending culture. You don’t need me to convince you they matter. You need a way to actually build them without... 
by Jeff Hoglen, D.Min. | Mar 27, 2025 | Church Growth, Church Leadership
You’ve been there, whether a church plant or a legacy church: That moment when your church growth chart suddenly flatlines. The dreaded church plateau has arrived. The excitement fades. The momentum stalls. And the question keeps you up at night: “Is this... 
by Jeff Hoglen, D.Min. | Mar 12, 2025 | Church Health, Church Leadership
If you’ve ever found yourself simultaneously prepping Sunday’s message, fixing the sound system, responding to 47 emails, counseling three different families, and wondering why the coffee team hasn’t shown up yet – all while trying to remember if you... 
by Jeff Hoglen, D.Min. | Sep 25, 2024 | Church Health, Church Leadership
Hey there, church family! So, your longtime pastor is thinking about retirement, huh? Maybe you’re feeling a mix of excitement and anxiety. Trust me, you’re not alone. I’ve been there, and I’ve seen churches navigate this transition like pros.... 
by Dave Workman | Sep 23, 2024 | Church Leadership, Discipleship
In a recent email blast to subscribers (www.elementalgroup.org), I asked for a response to a simple question: As a pastor or leader of an organization, what is the most challenging issue you’re currently dealing with? I suggested some of the typical pain points and...