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.

Prayer for People Who Can’t Sit Still

Prayer for People Who Can't Sit Still

Word Count: 314 – Est Read Time: 90 Seconds What’s UpEver tried to pray but found your mind bouncing around like a pinball? You’re not alone. So WhatFor many, traditional prayer methods feel like an endurance test. Sitting still, closing your eyes, and focusing for more than a minute? Forget about it. But prayer isn’t […]

Just Say No: Boundary Setting for Too-Busy Pastors

Just Say No

Word Count: 382 – Est Read Time: <3 Minutes What’s Up Pastor, your job isn’t to be the church’s go-to errand runner, problem fixer, and last-resort substitute for every role that needs filling. It’s time to just say no! So What If you keep saying yes to every request that lands on your desk, you’ll […]

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. […]