Church Planting Today

The year 2020 has brought change on every front. What does 2021 hold? No one has a crystal ball to see into the future, but in today's episode, Jeff Hoglen and Steve Sjogren help you get a clear view of things any pastor or church leader should consider.

Jeff Hoglen opens up to pastors about staying connected. As the second wave of COVID strikes many worldwide communities, how you engage and connect is more essential than ever in reaching people and connecting them with Jesus.Listen along for tips on tools and techniques on staying connected in a scenario that's causing a sense of isolation beyond the norm.

Today Jeff Hoglen brings you up to date on what has been happening at Church Planting Today through the Summer and Fall months.

Spurred on by an article from Scott Thomas, formerly the president of Acts 29, A diverse, global family of church-planting churches, Steve and Jeff continue their discussion of important questions for potential Church Planters.

Spurred on by an article from Scott Thomas, formerly the president of Acts 29, A diverse, global family of church-planting churches, Steve and Jeff discuss important questions for potential Church Planters.

In this episode Jeff talks about transitions in ministry, and where the journey has landed him for now. Expounding on a blog post called "Micro Church – Mindsets and Meeting Places" on ChurchPlanting.com, you'll hear encouraging insights for church and ministry leaders serving the Lord and their communities in many different capacities.

In this episode, Steve and Jeff discuss seasons in ministry.

Listen along to this discussion about an important issue: Staffing. When, how...and why!

This special episode is part 2 of 2 from a recent church planting webinar conducted by Steve Sjogren and Jeff Hoglen at the onset of the COVID crisis in the United States.

This special episode is part 1 of 2 from a recent church planting webinar conducted by Steve Sjogren and Jeff Hoglen at the onset of the COVID crisis in the United States.

From the negative to the most positive effects on leaders of churches large and small, Steve Sjogren and Jeff Hoglen discuss the challenges of conducting ministry amid the current coronavirus crisis.

A conversation with Brian Davis of FaithTeams.com about unity in approach and strategy. More than a software company, FaithTeams is partnering with pastors of small churches everywhere to provide the most comprehensive management solution available. In addition to providing access to their entire software suite at no cost for 60 days in response to the coronavirus situation, FaithTeams has a special offer for Church Planting Today listeners.

Steve and Jeff discuss both prayerful and self assessment of motives to reveal some of the things that may be indicators church planting is not for you. "Blessed are the flexible, for they shall bend and not break."

Introvert? Extrovert? Is there such thing as the "right" personality type for a church planter?

From the lessons we learned from Bob Dylan to using unbelievers on stage.Practical advice for building a worship team and planning the music for your church plant. STEP 1: Start with what you have.

In this episode, Steve and Jeff talk about one of Steve's favorite subjects: Outreach. Learn more about the "why" to discover the "how" that is relevant to your church plant.

Steve & Jeff discuss leadership within a church plant, and how to identify leaders as you grow.

Steve and Jeff discuss thoughts on naming your church plant. From the absurd to the worst names for the best reasons, the insight is easy to appreciate.Church Planting Today is the podcast arm of www.ChurchPlanting.com and www.Kindness.com. Connect for tons of free and useful resources.

This discussion centers around the advantages to starting lean. Listen as Steve Sjogren and Jeff Hoglen point out ways to avoid the "comparison trap" and shine a spotlight on how shopping local could be a tool in the growth of your church plant.• Visioneering• Discerning the Call• Gathering• Connecting with the Community

How do you measure the success of church planting endeavors? This episode is all about metrics. Listen in as hosts Jeff Hoglen and Steve Sjogren discuss ways to determine the health of your church, healthy leaders, and, wait for it... giving.• The Grasshopper Myth• Measuring Momentum• Leadership Pipeline• Three Metrics to NOT overlook

Steve and Jeff discuss some their favorite books as Church Planters. • Knowing God• Community of Kindness• Church Zero• Dinosaurs to Rabbits• The E-Myth ...and more

In this episode, hosts Steve Sjogren and Jeff Hoglen discuss 7 Character Traits of an Effective Church Planter.

In this episode, hosts Steve Sjogren and Jeff Hoglen discuss pastors and their roles by definitions within a church plant. Listen as they offer you the freedom from the "less than" feeling of being a bi-vocational Pastor.

In this episode, hosts Steve Sjogren and Jeff Hoglen discuss Sermon Preparation. Is it okay to use someone else's sermons?

In this episode, hosts Steve Sjogren and Jeff Hoglen discuss how Church Planters can prepare for the long haul. Listen in as they consider developing a routine and ask the question, "Did you come to plant a church or to change a city?"

Cleaning toilets? Hosts Steve Sjogren and Jeff Hoglen discuss what it means to "Make Kindness Great Again. Plus lean, local outreach churches and church plants of any size can accomplish.

From answering the call to the roles of bi-vocational leaders, Steve and Jeff cover a lot of territory as they discuss the basics of church planting on today's episode.