How to Teach Biblical Context in Children’s Ministry
Philippians 4:13 says, “I can do all things through him who strengthens me.” As one of the most commonly searched Bible verses, it has become a motivational slogan for people gearing up to tackle any challenge, like a sports game or a school test. But its true meaning—finding spiritual endurance amidst earthly suffering—is less popular. […]
The Church Growth Foundations You Can’t Skip
Skip the church growth foundations and your church will collapse under conflict. Build mission, vision, values, and systems that last.
How to Whitelist Our Emails
To be sure our messages don’t end up in your Spam or Junk folder, please tell your email program to trust emails from:@effectivechurch.com Here’s how to do that in the most common email programs and browsers: Gmail (Google Chrome, Safari, Edge, Firefox) Outlook (desktop or web) Apple Mail (on Mac) Yahoo Mail That’s it! Once […]
Holiday Hospitality That Actually Brings Guests Back
Discover why holiday hospitality is mission-critical. Learn practical principles that bring first-time guests back beyond the holidays (Christmas or otherwise).
The Church Growth Scoreboard Your Church Needs (And It’s Not Butts, Bucks, or Buildings)
Most pastors track butts, bucks, and buildings. Discover the church growth scoreboard that actually measures disciple-making and real Kingdom impact.
How to Build Your Church’s Reputation in the Community
Discover how to build a church reputation that gets noticed, attracts the right people, and helps your congregation grow with focus and clarity.