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... 
by Jeff Hoglen | Dec 20, 2024 | Church Health, Church Planting
Ever stare at your church spreadsheets and wonder, “Are we actually making a difference?” Let’s talk about measuring success in ways that matter – beyond just counting heads and dollars. The Real Definition of Success I remember sitting... 
by Doug Murren | Jun 21, 2024 | Church Growth, Church Health, Church Planting, Featured
What’s a system? I define a system as the process of developing and leading a church that lays out a process all can easily participate in the church life easily. A system is an agreed-upon way of behaving and reacting. A good system answers the right questions... 
by Jeff Hoglen, D.Min. | May 29, 2024 | Church Leadership, Featured, Pastoral Burnout
Leading a church is one of the most rewarding callings, but it’s not without its hidden challenges. Many of these struggles are rarely discussed openly, yet they’re an integral part of the pastoral journey. Let’s dive into the less-discussed realities of pastoral...