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Learning the Power of Systems
What’s a system? I define a system as the process of developing and leading a church that lays out a process all can...
You Must Do THIS if You Want to Attract Leaders
If you want to attract leaders to your team there is one thing you must do – above everything else. It’s a philosophy...
The Passion Myth (or, what Senior Pastors can learn from artisans)
If you feel like you’ve lost your passion for ministry and can’t seem to regain the excitement and motivation you felt...
Defeating Negative Self-Talk
After a certain age, going into ministry, or leading a church, you would think that your inner critic aka negative...
Spiritual Vitality…and Age
Years ago we identified 4 critical elements all healthy churches practiced, regardless of size or stripe: Integrity: ...
How To Make A Good Sermon Great
The art of writing a sermon fascinates me. How does a speaker move from a good idea to a great message? Others much...
Perception is Reality for a Leader
Perception is often reality for a leader. Over the years, I have learned how a team sees you as a leader is often more...
Church Planting Today
Church Planting Today is the podcast of churchplanting.com
Jeff Hoglen and Steve Sjogren started the podcast to share practical help with those in the trenches of church planting and also to help existing churches fulfill their God-given vision for the local church.
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Church Website Hero
Church Website Hero offers a done-for-you service that takes all the stress, hassle and guesswork out of building and managing your church website.
I Believe - E-book $2.95
Written with a new believer in mind, this eBook is a primer in the basics of the Christian faith. This resource can be copied for your church or small group at no extra charge.
My Book Blueprint
Have you always wanted to write a book, but didn’t know where to start?
Stop putting it off and check out My Book Blueprint.
This is step-by-step guide will provide a road map to writing a successful book
Featured Posts
Self Care for the Tired Pastor
“Depending on what they are, our habits will either make us or break us. We become what we repeatedly do.” - Sean...
Steve Sjogren Shares His Near-death Experience
Ever wondered what is after this life? In this interview, Steve Sjogren shares his near-death experience with us. John...
Gadgets and Helpful Things
I haven't shared the list of my top resources in quite a while so I figured it was time to do so. These are some of my...
Free Resource – Wondered Into Anyone’s Heart Lately?
Doug Pollock is part of Kindness Outreach Ministries, the 501c-3 organization that hosts this site -...
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