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.

Make Time for Mission

Make Time for Mission

Word Count: 393 – Est Read Time: <2 Minutes What’s Up: Most pastors aren’t leading their churches toward the mission of making disciples. So What: If you don’t make time for mission (disciple-making), you’re failing at the primary job of the church. And the statistics don’t lie – most churches in the U.S. are in […]

Pastor: Get Out of the Office Starting Today!

get out of the office

Word Count: 464 – Est Read Time: 2 Minutes What’s Up? Pastor, you can’t grow your church from behind your desk. It’s time to get out of the office and start meeting people. So What? Christianity has always been about relationships. And if you think your congregation is going to do all the inviting, think […]

I’m Dreaming of a Guest-Friendly Sunday

Guest-Friendly Sunday

Word Count: 387 – Est Read Time: <2 Minutes What’s Up? Let’s be honest: For first-time guests, Sunday mornings at church can feel more like a hostile zone than a safe haven. It’s time to create a guest-friendly Sunday. So What Most visitors only know church from TV or social media, and let’s face it, […]

Faith, Finance, and Family: The New Demographics of the Church

New Demographics of the Church

Word Count: 368 – Est Read Time: <2 Minutes What’s UpThe data is in, and the new demographics are counterintuitive: churches that effectively reach middle-class families tend to thrive—and when they do, they make a bigger difference in their communities. (https://www.graphsaboutreligion.com/p/religion-has-become-a-luxury-good) So What:Churches hyper-focused on suffering relief often struggle to survive, while those engaging middle-class […]

Evangelism Isn’t Marketing: Be a True Witness

Evangelism isn't Marketing

Word Count: 418 – Est Read Time: 2 Minutes What’s Up: Church leaders, stop confusing church invitations with evangelism – if you’re relying on word-of-mouth marketing, you’re missing the point. Evangelism isn’t marketing. So What: Real evangelism means sharing your faith authentically, not just inviting people to church. Without honest witnessing, your ministry will stagnate […]

Are You Using AI for Your Church Ministry?

AI For Your Church

Word Count: 334 – Est Read Time: 90 Seconds What’s Up:Church leaders, you’re drowning in endless tasks – it’s time to let AI lighten your load by using AI for your church. So What:By embracing AI, you can reclaim precious time to focus on what really matters: disciple-making and church growth. Stop burning out on […]