Your Mission isn’t Visionary
Mission isn’t visionary—it’s foundational. Learn why confusing mission with vision stalls church growth and how to cast a future that fuels real disciple-making.
Why Your Church Marketing Isn’t Working …
Word Count: 348 – Est Read Time: <2 Minutes What’s Up:It’s not that church marketing is bad, but the REAL reason your church isn’t growing is because your invite strategy is weak (or nonexistent!). So What:If you don’t have new faces coming in consistently, your church is on borrowed time. Period. The Point Is: Front […]
When the Horse Has Died … Dismount! (Your Church’s Dead Ministry Strategies)
Word Count: 391 – Est Read Time: <2 Minutes What’s Up? Let’s be honest: Starting something new in ministry is far easier than shutting something down. Most churches are suffering because they don’t have dead ministry strategies. So What? Churches and pastors often cling to outdated programs and strategies that are long past their expiration […]
The 50% Rule: Church Growth in Half the Time
Word Count: 411 – Est Read Time: ~2 Minutes What’s Up: Pastor, if you want church growth, you need to spend at least half your time with the unchurched. Period. So What: Most churches are financially unsustainable because they aren’t reaching enough people. Especially for churches with fewer than 125 in worship, a growth plan […]
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!
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 […]