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12 Things Every Church Needs to Know in Year One 12 Things Every Church Needs to Know in Year One
Launching a new church is filled with challenges, nerves, and big dreams. In this episode, Jeff Hoglen shares practical, biblically grounded insights on what it takes to survive and thrive during the cri
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12 Things Every Church Needs to Know in Year One
Launching a new church is filled with challenges, nerves, and big dreams. In this episode, Jeff Hoglen shares practical, biblically grounded insights on what it takes to survive and thrive during the critical first year of church planting. Whether you're in the early stages or planning ahead, these tips will help you build a resilient foundation.
Key topics:
The importance of humility over proving yourself
Why outreach is the lifeblood of new churches
Understanding the slow but steady process of God's work
Creating a spiritual culture of service and generosity
The significance of vision from the very first day
Prioritizing your city as the primary mission field
Spirit-led worship as a catalyst for change
Discipleship through caring for the poor
Making outreach a core focus, not just a program
The influence of leadership modeling on church culture
Practical steps for identifying immediate growth areas
The role of prayer and intentionality in leadership
Timestamps:
00:00 - The realities of launching a church and the fears involved
01:00 - The #1 mistake: trying to prove yourself instead of staying humble
01:58 - Outreach as the lifeblood for building momentum
03:23 - Guard your time and avoid inward-focused ministry traps
04:25 - Trusting the slow but meaningful process of God's work
04:55 - Creating a culture of service and generosity
05:55 - The importance of prioritizing people over success
06:53 - Teaching on living generously to sustain the vision
08:00 - Dreaming big from day one: building for multiplication
08:52 - Your immediate city as the primary mission field
09:21 - Spirit-inspired worship as the environment for true change
10:46 - Discipleship includes caring for the poor
11:45 - Outreach must be the engine, not a side program
12:37 - The impact of your leadership exemplified in church culture
13:24 - Leaders set the tone through their actions and attitudes
14:27 - Focus on one area from the list—start today!
Resources & Links:
Steve Sjogren – Servant Evangelism
Reach Out! : 77 Ways to Ignite Your Church's Mission
Connect with Jeff Hoglen:
ChurchPlanting.com
Jeff Hoglen Facebook
ChurchPlanting.com on Facebook
JeffHoglen.com
Remember, implementing these lessons one step at a time makes the journey manageable and sustainable. Focus on the one area God is highlighting for your church now and trust Him to grow it from there.
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Erscheinungsdatum: 11.5.2026, 06:00:00
