Questioning Today’s Church Growth Numbers
Word Count: 288 – Est Read Time: <90 seconds What’s Up:Recent reports claim 52% of churches have grown post-pandemic—but does that match your reality? (Read the original report here) So What:If your church isn’t among those reporting impressive numbers, you need to ask what’s missing from your growth strategy. The Point Is: Selective ReportingIt appears […]
Why Your Church Struggles with Authentic Prayer
Word Count: 320 – Est Read Time: <2 Minutes What’s Up:Your members didn’t learn to pray from books; they learned by listening to you (and others) praying upfront in worship. So What:If the prayers from the platform sound rehearsed, unnatural, and full of “church-speak,” don’t expect your congregation to pray authentically. The Point Is: Stop […]
Why Your Church Giving Is Stuck in Neutral
Word Count: 383 – Est Read Time: <2 Minutes What’s Up:Half of US churches aren’t growing financially post-pandemic, and yours might be one of them. So What:If your congregation isn’t inspired to give generously, your church’s impact, and likely its long-term survival, is at risk. The Point Is: Go Beyond QR CodesIf you’ve embraced e-giving, […]
Why Your Church Marketing Isn’t Working …
Word Count: 348 – Est Read Time: <2 Minutes What’s Up:It’s not that church marketing is bad, but the REAL reason your church isn’t growing is because your invite strategy is weak (or nonexistent!). So What:If you don’t have new faces coming in consistently, your church is on borrowed time. Period. The Point Is: Front […]
Stop Pushing Your Church … Start Leading It
Word Count: 385 – Est Read Time: <2 Minutes What’s Up:Too many pastors try to push their flock toward growth instead of leading the way. Pastor – it’s time to stop pushing your church! So What:If your congregation isn’t following you, you’re not leading … you’re just taking a walk. And your church won’t survive […]
The Power of Hope in Culture and the Church Today
Word Count: 377 – Est Read Time: <2 Minutes What’s Up? Look around. People are drowning in hopelessness. Marriages are crumbling. Kids are addicted to screens. Anxiety is through the roof. Suicide rates are climbing. And here’s the kicker … Gallup just confirmed that what people want most from their leaders isn’t power, money, or […]