by Jeff Hoglen | Dec 13, 2023 | Church Leadership
Hey, Church Planting Family! You know what they say, right? “78.6% of stats are made up on the spot.” Ha! That’s just a little humor for all my stat-loving friends out there – don’t get all ruffled now, it’s just a joke. But seriously, I...
by Jeff Hoglen | Jan 4, 2023 | Church Health, Church Leadership, Church Planting, Discipleship
I am in my mid 50’s, and although I am far from retirement, I do take time to reflect and ponder the lessons I have learned in life. Here are seven lessons that took a deeper meaning for me in 2022 and may help you as we enter a new year: All experiences,...
by Scott Thomas | Jun 27, 2017 | Church Leadership
According to several sources (Pike, 2009, Calvin, 2008, Montgomery, 2006, et al) eighty percent of adult children of pastors surveyed have had to seek professional help for depression. Pastor’s kids rarely stay in the church or keep their faith. Eighty percent...
by Scott Thomas | Sep 9, 2013 | Church Leadership
I surveyed over 20 pastor’s kids (PK’s) for another author. The responses of these adult PK’s were staggering. A few responded favorably. Most were being respectful to their parents but were brutally honest. After reading these, my wife and I took a long walk. I...
by Brent Foulke | Apr 8, 2013 | Church Leadership, Church Planting
The circle of trust for a church leader’s family, especially for a church planter’s family, can be a small place. By nature, starting a new church has a lot to do with the journey of the new church staff members, and by close association, the story of their spouses...
