by Jeff Hoglen | Feb 20, 2023 | Church Growth, Church Health, Church Planting, Church Revitalization
Many church leaders focus on the “what” of their mission to bring people to Jesus, such as connecting them to God and each other through a personal relationship with Christ. However, the challenge lies in figuring out the “how” to accomplish...
by Bill Tenny-Brittian | Feb 1, 2023 | Church Growth, Discipleship, Small Church / Rural Church
There are two ways to try and grow a church. Plan A has years of tradition behind it: Convince those in the pews to get off of their blessed assurance and move out into the mission field to make disciples. Pastors have been trying to do that for longer...
by Jeff Hoglen | Jul 25, 2022 | Church Leadership, Church Planting
I have had the privilege to plant or help plant numerous churches over the past 22 years. While the churches are unique to their local context, there are some key factors that are consistent with all of the church plants. Here are 4 things you must do as you...
by Hugh Halter | Jun 13, 2022 | Church Health, Church Leadership, Outreach and Evangelism
A consistent question I often get is related to whether or not Christians should be liked by the culture. My simple answer has been that Jesus was liked by the commoner, the peasants, and sinners. Thus if we follow Christ, Christians should also be, for sure...
by Jeff Hoglen | Nov 15, 2021 | Church Leadership, Church Planting
Planting a life-giving church requires leaders to have a clear understanding of what they are called to achieve. Here are a few tips to become an effective church planter. Have A Clear Vision Having a clear vision is one of the most important steps a new pastor...
