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.

Church Growth Obsession? Guilty as Charged

Church Growth Obsession? Guilty as Charged

Word Count: 473 – Est Read Time: <3 Minutes What’s Up? Pastors often accuse me of having a church growth obsession … and they’re right. So What? If your church isn’t growing, it’s dying. And if it dies, all those ministries you care so much about – justice, mercy, missions – die with it. No […]

Timing is Everything: The Test of Leadership

timing is everything

Word Count: 430 – Est Read Time: 2 Minutes What’s Up Timing may not be everything, but in leadership, it makes a world of difference. (Just kidding … Timing IS Everything!) So What You can start growing your church right now without a massive overhaul. But if you want sustainable growth, change is going to […]

What’s in a Name? Your Church Name May Be Alienating Your Neighbors

What’s in a Name

Word Count: 389 – Est Read Time: <2 Minutes What’s UpWhat’s in a name? Believe it or not, your church name might be turning people away before they even step inside. (LifeWay Research) So WhatIn a culture where church attendance is declining, first impressions matter. If half the people driving by see your church name […]

There’s More to Faith than Church

More to Faith

Word Count: 385 – Est Read Time: About 90 Seconds What’s Up: Too many churchgoers treat faith formation like an occasional hobby rather than a daily discipline. There’s more to faith than just going to church. So What: If we’re serious about following Jesus, then a couple of church services a month won’t cut it. […]

Our Little Secret: Keep Volunteers Engaged

Keep Volunteers Engaged

Word Count: 368 – Est Read Time: <2 Minutes Our Little Secret: Keep Volunteers Engaged What’s Up? Church leaders and volunteers aren’t as committed as they used to be. And that’s a problem in many (most!) churches. So What? If people are prioritizing everything but church, it’s not just because they’re busier. It’s because they […]

Why Your Recruiting Isn’t Working

Why Your Recruiting Isn't Working

Word Count: 379 – Est Read Time: <2 Minutes What’s Up? Most churches are desperate for volunteers, but the way we’ve been taught to recruit them is broken. Let’s talk about why your recruiting isn’t working. So What? Recruiting volunteers like we’re selling timeshares is why our ministries are packed with burned-out, half-hearted leaders. There’s […]