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December 26, 2022 1 Comment

There are two ways to try and grow a church. Plan A has years of tradition behind it: Convince those in the pews to get off of their blessed assurance and move out

November 30, 2022 0 Comments

Think about the implications of that statement. If you're committed to growing your church, that means: The people you're trying to reach intentionally didn't want to go to church. And more to the

November 9, 2022 0 Comments

To become a part of the Next Level for Church Growth Pastors Group (a private Facebook Group), a pastor has to answer three questions. Question #2 is about Church Growth. It's always amused

September 16, 2022 0 Comments

Jesus said to go make disciples. It’s the main thing for Jesus. Is it themain thing for you and your church? There are so many people who are not connected to Jesus and

September 13, 2022 4 Comments

The other day, I was asked by a pastor on Facebook about my weekly schedule when I was in the parish. It took some time to put together, but here's my "typical" schedule.

September 3, 2022 0 Comments

I was speaking with a pastor in Iowa the other day and shared that I'd just completed forty years in parish ministry. He offered some generous congratulatory sentiments and thanked me for my