Recently, I began interviewing folks who were first-time visitors to churches to listen to what they experienced and see what we can learn. A couple weeks ago, I met with a couple who'd
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Recently, I began interviewing folks who were first-time visitors to churches to listen to what they experienced and see what we can learn. A couple weeks ago, I met with a couple who'd
One of my coaching clients called me the other day and asked if I'd read an article by Jonathan Aigner about the end of contemporary worship. I confessed I hadn't. This particular coaching
There are plenty of explanations why churches aren't growing today ... and frankly, most of what I read has a lot of merit. Culture's changed. The church hasn't ... or it hasn't kept up
The other day I wrote a blog on preaching memorable, life changing sermons that drew a slew of controversy. It wasn't about the preaching that was at odds, but a passing statement I
Church visitors come and church visitors go. And most of the time, it's just like that. In a typical North American church, less than 15 percent of all first-time visitors ever return. Over
Christmas Eve is fast approaching. Historically, your worship service/s on that holy night will have the highest number of visitors who have limited or no church experience. Indeed, the Nones are more likely