by Jeff Hoglen, D.Min. | Dec 1, 2025 | Church Health, Church Leadership
Let me tell you about the conversation I’ve had over and over with pastors and planters who are trying to figure out why their church resists change in the first place. It usually starts with something like: “We know we need to change, but our people are... 
by Jeff Hoglen, D.Min. | Sep 15, 2025 | Church Health, Church Planting
After decades of planting churches and coaching hundreds of church planters, I’ve learned that adaptability matters more than strategy. Your five-year plan? It’ll be obsolete in five months—maybe five weeks if you’re unlucky. Here’s what... 
by Jeff Hoglen, D.Min. | Jul 10, 2025 | Church Health, Church Leadership
If you’re in ministry, you already know: leadership comes with a weight. It’s not just preaching messages, leading meetings, or planning the next big event. There’s something deeper—the burden of people’s stories, struggles, and souls. That’s what this post is... 
by Jeff Hoglen, D.Min. | May 29, 2025 | Church Growth, Church Leadership
Listen, leading a growing church is like trying to change the tires on a moving car while someone’s honking the horn and asking if you’ve seen their keys. It’s beautiful chaos. It’s holy mayhem. And it’s absolutely going to wreck you in... 
by Toni Spry | Dec 6, 2024 | Church Leadership, Church Planting
Jesus’ birth was a gift. His life and ministry were manifestations of giving, starting with the Wedding Feast of Cana. His death was a gift. His heart was pure. Jesus was and is a “Giver.” Understanding the Giver-Taker Dynamic In your church plant...