by Jeff Hoglen | Oct 28, 2024 | Church Growth, Church Planting
So, let’s talk coffee. Specifically, that moment when your barista slides a latte across the counter with a perfectly swirled heart on top. It’s almost a little piece of art, isn’t it? And believe it or not, there’s something about that simple latte art that can teach...
by Jeff Hoglen | Sep 20, 2023 | Church Planting, Church Revitalization
In an ever-changing society, the church faces unique challenges. Many congregations are declining or have plateaued and are looking to make changes. That’s a good thing! However, as church leaders and planters striving to engage the hearts of the next...
by Dave Workman | Mar 1, 2023 | Church Growth, Church Health, Church Revitalization
I had a crazy front-row seat watching a church grow from a house group to 6000+ people on a weekend. Whether that’s good or bad and something to celebrate or deride, I’ll leave that to you. At one point, in a survey, we found that 40% of the people attending our...
by Bryan Stevenson | Sep 14, 2021 | Church Planting, Worship
In my last post, we looked at a checklist for a church plant considering the need for sound reinforcement. We also explored how to set yourself up for future expansion by planning ahead. We focused on purchasing “new”. One of the considerations on the checklist was –...
by Dave Workman | Jun 17, 2021 | Church Leadership, Worship
Here’s a question I’ve wondered about: in heaven, would I feel any of the restrained feelings I have here about expressing worship? Even when some of us say that worship is not our primary pathway to connecting with God, I wonder: is that an option? And if I make...