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 Brian Jones | Nov 17, 2022 | Church Planting, Communication / Preaching, Small Church / Rural Church
Each Spring I set out a red bird feeder in my backyard. It is a red metal box that stands affixed on a 5’ pole. I always position it so we can see the swarm of birds that come to it through our kitchen window. I’ve always felt that that bird feeder is the simplest...
by John Wasem | Nov 14, 2022 | Church Leadership, Church Planting, Church Revitalization
Through the years of church planting involvement as a strategist, coach, and planter, it is amazing how often the operational spaces of a new church become a major dilemma. Having a space demonstrates a degree of permanence and community investment for the...
by Jeff Hoglen | Nov 3, 2022 | Church Planting, Church Revitalization, International Church Planting
I believe churches should be planted with a team. Lone ranger church planting just isn’t healthy. Here are a few words of advice for core teams. Focus on Three Things “Your focus needs more focus.” – Mr. Myagi (Karate Kid Movie) I...
