by Jeff Hoglen | Oct 27, 2025 | Church Growth, Church Leadership, Featured
So… your church is dying. Everyone knows it, but no one wants to say it out loud. The same 50 people show up every Sunday, the offering barely covers the light bill, and the youngest person in your congregation just turned 60. Here’s the brutal truth:... 
by Jeff Hoglen | Jun 16, 2025 | Church Health, Church Revitalization
No church leader wakes up one morning and thinks, “You know what? Today feels like the perfect day to admit our church is dying.” But here’s the thing—if we don’t get brutally honest about where we are, we’ll never get to where God wants... 
by Jeff Hoglen | Dec 19, 2024 | Church Leadership, Discipleship
Some of the most extraordinary chapters in church history weren’t written in seminaries or cathedrals. They were written when God showed up unexpectedly, turning ordinary moments into extraordinary movements that saw thousands of lives transformed by the power... 
by Jeff Hoglen | Jun 5, 2024 | Church Health, Church Revitalization
If you’re feeling the weight of a declining church, you’re not alone. It’s a tough spot, but it’s not the end of the road. Sometimes, thinking outside the box can make all the difference. Here are three contrarian views on church decline and how to turn things... 
by Jeff Hoglen | 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...