It has been over 20 years since I first became a pastor. I've had the privilege of equipping many for the pastorate...
A church planter since 2001, Jeff Hoglen is the CEO of churchplanting.com. Jeff is a practitioner & lifelong learner within the church planting and church revitalization fields. Jeff is currently pastoring in NC and oversees a network of 40 churches in the Philippines with DOVE International. Jeff has earned an M.Div, a D.Min. and is a certified coach and trainer with the John Maxwell Team.
Jeff Hoglen Posts
The New “Steeple” – First Impressions Part 2
Why do some churches have steeples? Some ministers and church historians relate steeples to tradition. The majority do...
First Impression Blind Spots – Part 1
I think it's common for church leaders to place friendly welcoming people at our front doors. Life can be tough so...
One of many reasons NOT to plant a church
There are many reasons we should start a church. There are even more reasons we should plant churches that plant...
DNA of Multiplication
Planning to Reproduce Many churches have mission statements that reflect the Great Commandment and the Great...
Pastor’s Monday Morning Blues?
Pastors, if you are anything like me, Mondays can be tough. Tough in many ways. For starters, there is the physical...
Defeating Negative Self-Talk
After a certain age, going into ministry, or leading a church, you would think that your inner critic aka negative...
Outreach on a Budget
The one question that is asked most often: How can our church do outreach if we don't have the funds? For those of you...
Making Disciples
Matthew 28:19–20 “Go therefore and make disciples, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the...
Worship Resource List
I was recently asked about worship resources within new and existing church contexts. This is by no means an...
One “Win” At A Time
If you are looking for a "silver bullet" to get the church back on track, I'm afraid I have some bad news....
Staffing Your Church Plant
Two of the biggest challenges for church planters is raising a launch team and raising funds. The third most...
