by Jeff Hoglen | Dec 1, 2022 | Church Planting, Coaching, International Church Planting
I have been thinking and praying about the upcoming new year and my plans, goals, and dreams. One thing I know is – I don’t want to be a reactive pastor. I want to be proactive and intentional. One of my goals last year was to plant another church....
by Dave Jacobs | Nov 28, 2022 | Church Leadership, Church Planting, Church Revitalization, Pastoral Burnout
I’ve planted three churches. One in my early 20’s, one in my late 20’s, and my final one after I had just turned 40. The funny thing about getting older is that you seem to know less than you did when you were younger. Now I know that not all church planters are in...
by Ron Edmondson | Sep 8, 2022 | Church Health, Church Leadership, Church Revitalization
A healthy organization has good systems and structures. That statement will surprise some of the people who have worked with me in the past. I can be known as someone who runs from rules at times. I always say a stop sign in a parking lot is a suggestion. “Wet paint”...
by Jeff Hoglen | Jul 8, 2021 | Church Planting, International Church Planting
Planning to Reproduce Many churches have mission statements that reflect the Great Commandment and the Great Commission. For example: Reach – Teach – Send Empowered by God to reach others for Christ. What we need is more clarity on the sending and reaching....
by Charles Ridley | May 13, 2020 | Church Leadership, Church Planting, Outreach and Evangelism
On the road to Damascus, Paul had an encounter with Jesus and experienced a radical transformation in his life (Acts 9: 1-28). His view of God changed, precipitating a change in his view of himself. His mission in life changed from persecuting the church to building...