by Jeff Hoglen | Jan 24, 2025 | Church Health, Church Leadership
Church leadership can be messy. As churches grow and get more complex, so do the challenges of balancing vision, strategy, and everyday operations. That’s where the Executive Pastor (XP) steps in. If the senior pastor is the one casting vision and leading from the...
by Jeff Hoglen | Jan 2, 2025 | Church Health, Church Leadership
If we are honest, most strategic planning sessions end up being long meetings where we drink too much coffee, fill up whiteboards with fancy words, and create documents that collect digital dust in our Google Drives. Been there, done that, got the t-shirt. But...
by Jeffrey Hoglen | Nov 29, 2024 | Book Review, Church Planting
Having the right resources can mean the difference between thriving and merely surviving. After reviewing countless books on church planting and pastoral ministry, these four stand out as must-reads for anyone serious about launching or leading a church. Each brings...
by Jeff Hoglen | Nov 20, 2024 | Church Leadership, Church Planting
The journey of planting a life-giving church begins with understanding God’s unique calling for your ministry. Having walked alongside hundreds of church planters, I’ve discovered that success isn’t measured by attendance numbers or building size,...
by Jeff Hoglen | Nov 11, 2024 | Church Leadership, Church Planting
Look, I get it. When you hear “church multiplication,” your eyes might start to glaze over. Sounds like another church growth strategy, right? WRONG! Stick with me here, because what I’m about to share could literally change how you think about...