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 | Sep 30, 2024 | Church Planting, Featured
That first year is one heck of a ride! Let’s break down what you can expect, from the highs that’ll make you feel like you’re walking on water to the lows that’ll have you googling “bi-vocational jobs” at 2 AM. The Launch...
by Dave Workman | Jul 5, 2024 | Church Leadership
I love pastors. Been there, done it, got the proverbial t-shirt. It’s a tough gig. The job of pastoring is broad simply by definition and the “shepherd” metaphor: the care, instruction, protection, direction, and correction of the sheep. A shepherd’s job is...
by Jeff Hoglen | Mar 4, 2024 | Church Leadership, Pastoral Burnout
As pastors, we understand the incredible demands and pressures that come with our calling. It’s crucial to address the issue of burnout in the pastorate head-on because taking care of ourselves directly impacts our ability to care for others. Let’s explore why burnout...
by Jeff Hoglen | Oct 9, 2023 | Church Growth, Church Planting
One of the hallmarks of an influential church or ministry isn’t the charisma of a single leader but a team alive and vibrant in their callings. In the journey of pastoral leadership, there’s a tempting siren song that lures us to believe we should, or can,...
