by Jeff Hoglen | Jan 29, 2026 | Church Growth
Why isn’t my church growing when I’m doing everything right? If you’re asking this question, you’re not alone. Countless pastors implement “proven” strategies, copy successful models, and work themselves to exhaustion—only to watch... 
by Jeff Hoglen, D.Min. | Jan 12, 2026 | Church Growth, Church Health
Look, I get it. You attend a conference, see what the big churches are doing, and think, “We need that.” But here’s why small churches should stop copying big ones: faithfulness doesn’t require a light show. If you’re leading a church of... 
by Jeff Hoglen, D.Min. | Oct 23, 2025 | Church Growth, Church Health
Picture this: Your church just wrapped up the biggest Easter service in its history. Attendance crushed last year’s numbers, twenty-three people got baptized, and your team is celebrating with high-fives and donuts in the green room. Fast forward six months... 
by Jeff Hoglen, D.Min. | Oct 6, 2025 | Church Growth, Church Health
Let me say it louder for the people in the back: Most church programs should die. Yes, I said it. Your church is probably running too many programs, and the honest truth is that most of them need to be put out of their misery. I get it! You might be thinking, 1) “But... 
by Jeff Hoglen | Sep 22, 2025 | Church Growth, Church Planting
What if the difference between thriving and surviving isn’t your theology—it’s your toolkit? Here’s a conversation that happens in coffee shops across America every week: A passionate church planter sits across from a mentor, eyes tired, spirit...