Author: Bill Tenny-Brittian

Bill is the Managing Partner at The Effective Church Group. He began ministry as a church planter in the early 1980s and over the past 40 years he's grown churches from one side of the nation to the other. In 2002 he joined Bill Easum's consultation group and began partnering with churches and church leaders to help them reach their fullest potential. He is the author of twelve books and the editor of Net Results magazine. Reach Bill here.

Volunteer Burnout Solutions: Why Doing Less Achieves More

Volunteer Burnout Solutions

Word Count: 366 – Est Read Time: <2 Minutes What’s Up?You think your volunteers are uncommitted because they’re inconsistent. What if the real problem is that they’re stretched too thin and running on empty? So What?Too many churches, especially small ones, try to do too much with too few people. Overworked leaders and volunteers don’t […]

When the Horse Has Died … Dismount! (Your Church’s Dead Ministry Strategies)

Your Church's Dead Ministry Strategies

Word Count: 391 – Est Read Time: <2 Minutes What’s Up? Let’s be honest: Starting something new in ministry is far easier than shutting something down. Most churches are suffering because they don’t have dead ministry strategies.  So What? Churches and pastors often cling to outdated programs and strategies that are long past their expiration […]

Is Your Church Engaged in the “Mission Critical”?

Is Your Church Engaged in the Mission Critical?

Word Count: 438 – Est Read Time: ~2 Minutes What’s Up: Church leaders who ruthlessly pursue their mission tend to grow churches. But with the majority of churches in North America in decline, that suggests most churches aren’t actually pursuing their mission – they’re not engaged in the mission critical work of the Church. The […]

The Zealous Nones Are Coming

The Zealous Nones are Coming

Word Count: 408 – Est Read Time: ~2 Minutes What’s UpA recent Wall Street Journal article exposed a fascinating … and concerning … trend: 10% of the religious “Nones” are actively evangelizing … but not for Christ. They’ve been dubbed the “Zealous Nones.” So WhatIt’s no longer just apathy or disinterest keeping people out of […]

Keep Your Message Alive Beyond Sunday: AI Sermon Extension Tools

Word Count: 349 – Est Read Time: <2 Minutes What’s Up?By Wednesday, almost no one remembers your sermon – including you. So What?You poured hours into crafting your Sunday message, but by midweek, it’s a faded memory. That’s a problem because the sermon isn’t just for Sunday – it’s meant to shape lives. Fortunately, there’s […]

The 50% Rule: Church Growth in Half the Time

Church Growth in Half the Time

Word Count: 411 – Est Read Time: ~2 Minutes What’s Up: Pastor, if you want church growth, you need to spend at least half your time with the unchurched. Period. So What: Most churches are financially unsustainable because they aren’t reaching enough people. Especially for churches with fewer than 125 in worship, a growth plan […]