The Church Growth Strategy Your Church Desperately Needs
Word Count: 349 – Est Read Time: 90 Seconds What’s Up? Churches have mistaken hope and wishful thinking for strategy—and it’s killing growth. So What? If your church growth strategy hinges on “being faithful” and “waiting on God to bring people,” you’re not actually planning—you’re stalling. Faith without action doesn’t move the needle. It’s time […]
Stop Making the Same Church Leader Selection Mistake
Many churches choose leaders based on skills, but Acts 6:3 tells us spiritual maturity must come first. Discover how to select church leaders who truly lead.
Pastor: Build Relationships Beyond the Ghetto
Word Count: 341 – Est Read Time: 90 Seconds Heads Up: Many (most) pastors remain trapped in a “Christian ghetto,” surrounded only by believers—a strategy that stifles growth. So What: If you’re serious about making disciples, you’ve got to escape the holy huddle and build relationships with those outside the faith. A growing church is […]
The Real Key to Church Growth is YOU, Pastor
Word Count: 391 – Est Read Time: <2 Minutes What’s New: Forget marketing and “y’all come” evangelism—they’re sinking ships in today’s world. So What: Your time is precious, and you can’t afford to waste it on strategies that have failed for decades. Let’s focus on what actually works. What Isn’t Growing Churches Today: Marketing’s Flaw: […]
Setting Priorities: Your Values Drive Behaviors
Pastor: Did you know that your calendar and your spending habits reveal more about your values than your sermons ever could? Why It Matters: Mission drives beliefs, beliefs drive values, and values drive behaviors. This sequence isn’t just some abstract theory; it’s the reality that determines everything you do as a pastor. But here’s the […]
Failure is Certain … 100%
In the journey of church leadership, failure isn’t just inevitable, it’s essential for growth and transformation. Leaders who avoid risks and fear failure hinder their church’s potential for growth and renewal. The risk-averse mindset is a sharp contrast with a proactive approach that’s needed to navigate today’s modern ministry. The reality is, folks, failure is […]