Why Church Planting Goals Fail in the First 90 Days

Most church planting goals don’t fail because they’re unbiblical—they fail because they’re unrealistic, unsupported, and disconnected from daily leadership decisions.

In this episode, Jeff Hoglen talks honestly about why so many church planters lose momentum within the first 90 days—and what actually keeps goals alive past the hype.

Drawing from real church planting experience, this episode tackles:

• Why enthusiasm fades faster than vision

• The leadership mistakes that quietly kill momentum

• How to set goals your team can carry—not just you

• What to do when progress feels invisible

If you’re tired of restarting goals, re-casting vision, or wondering why it feels harder than it should—this podcast episode is for you.

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The 5 Rs for Planting a Healthy Church sets the foundation for building churches that are healthy, sustainable, and mission-driven. In this episode, Jeff Hoglen introduces the 5 Rs that every church planter and ministry leader must prioritize—not just to launch a church, but to lead it toward long-term faithfulness and impact. Drawing from biblical principles and real-world church planting experience, this conversation challenges leaders to think beyond growth metrics and focus on cultivating strong leadership, disciple-making cultures, and churches that truly last.

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Many church planters feel called by God but held back by limited finances, small teams, and lack of resources. This episode of Church Planting 2.0 is for leaders who feel the tension between a clear calling and an empty bank account.

In this episode, Jeff Hoglen shares why limited resources are not a disqualifier for church planting—and may actually be an advantage. Drawing from decades of ministry experience, he talks about planting without a large launch budget, the reality of bivocational ministry, developing leaders instead of hiring staff, and building a church that grows through relationships, prayer, and faithfulness rather than hype.

If you’re a church planter, pastor, or ministry leader wondering how to move forward when resources are tight, this episode will encourage you to start with what you have, trust God’s calling, and plant the church you’re called to lead—right where you are.

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