Church-Talk TV
ChurchTalk.tv Hosted by Drs. Bill and Kris Tenny-Brittian 30 minute live video training for all church leaders: Every Tuesday at 10 AM Central Time Over 150 video training episodes available in the On Demand (Archive) section Includes PDF small group discussion handouts Downloadable episodes available as MP4 and MP3 podcasts Recent Topics: leadership recruiting, church […]
Turning Guests into Committed Members [Connections Pt. 2]
In the first part of this article series we dealt with the most common problem churches have – getting visitors to return. In fact, churches are so troubled by this issue that the national average appears to be that significantly less than 15 percent of first-time visitors return for a second helping. However, when a […]
Turning First-Time Visitors into Returning Guests [Connections Part 1]
According to our research, it appears that in North America less than 15 percent of first time church visitors return for a second visit. I’m sure it doesn’t follow denominational lines exactly, but it appears that in mainline denominations that number actually hovers nearer to 11 percent. That means that if 100 visitors graced your church’s […]
Apprentice Workbook – Additional Materials
Small Group Log-Book – PDF Small Group Log-Book – DOCX
A Not-so-Random Thought on Epiphany
We’ve all heard the tired adage bounced around each year that “Wise Men Still Seek Him.” It almost seems like a good sermon title. Almost. The question we need to ask ourselves is whether or not that’s a valid statement in these post-modern, post-Christendom days. Are wise men and women still seeking the Jesus of […]
Connecting With the Digital Generation in Worship
The pastor had committed a faux pas… that much was clear. The Board met immediately following the service and after a few brief minutes they made their pronouncement. “The pastor may no longer refer to Twitter or texting during worship.” True story. And unless something seriously changes in that church I can draw the timeline […]