by Jeff Hoglen | May 8, 2023 | Church Leadership, Church Planting, Coaching
Church planting comes with a fair amount of obstacles. One of the most common excuses for not planting a church is the fear of failure. Sad to say, this fear is not entirely unfounded. Various studies attest that church plants typically fail, and only a few ever have...
by Dave Workman | May 5, 2023 | Church Health, Outreach and Evangelism, Small Church / Rural Church
This summer, at a nearby amusement park, I rode thirteen rollercoasters in one evening. The granddaddy of them all was Orion—a gigacoaster with a 300-foot drop and speeds over 90 mph. Jaw-dropping. Or should I say, stomach-dropping? And, of course, I had to tell...
by Jeff Hoglen | Apr 28, 2023 | Church Health, Church Leadership, Discipleship
As a pastor, I have seen firsthand the effects of an entitlement mentality within the local church. It can be a toxic attitude that can not only damage relationships but also hinder the church’s mission to share the good news of Jesus and serve and love others....
by Brian Jones | Apr 13, 2023 | Church Revitalization, Communication / Preaching, Small Church / Rural Church
Here are a few practical things that you can do to take your preaching to the next level with minimal effort. 1. Do a two-minute warning. My biggest problem in sermon writing is what people call “analysis paralysis” – I get so involved studying for a...
by Jeff Hoglen | Apr 10, 2023 | Church Health, Church Leadership, Pastoral Burnout
As a church planter, you know all too well the feeling of anxiety when it comes to starting a new church. You’ve invested countless hours into researching, planning, and praying for your church, yet the feelings of worry can still creep in. But please know this...
