by Jeff Hoglen | Apr 24, 2024 | Church Health, Church Leadership
Launching a church can feel similar to starting a tech company. The initial excitement is palpable. Ideas are plentiful and the team is agile. Yet, as the start-up phase ends, the real challenge begins. Now, the focus shifts from high-energy launches to strategic,...
by Jeff Hoglen | Dec 26, 2023 | Church Growth, Church Health, Church Revitalization
Change is an inevitable part of life, and the church is no exception. As pastors, we’re often called to be the catalysts for change, guiding our congregations toward growth and adaptation. Yet, in this journey, we frequently encounter resistance, especially when...
by Ron Edmondson | Dec 4, 2023 | Church Growth, Church Planting, Church Revitalization
I came close to titling these “essential” skills, but I knew that was unfair. God grows churches and He works through all different types of people. I have heard great pastors say — “I know how to teach and care for the people, but I’m not always sure how to lead.”...
by Jeff Hoglen | Oct 31, 2023 | Church Growth, Church Planting, Small Church / Rural Church
If you are a pastor or church planter, you should be getting all sorts of emails and advertisements about church growth. Some seem legit, others… not so much. The ones that are clearly written by a marketing expert (rather than a practitioner of church planting)...
