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 […]
Four Key Strategies That Will Grow Your Church
Growing a church isn’t about finding a magic bullet or the latest trendy program. It’s about focusing on what truly matters. After decades of working with churches across the nation, I’ve found that sustainable church growth boils down to four core processes: Invite, Connect, Disciple, and Send. Bill Easum and I wrote about these in […]
Implementing Your Mission Statement
First a word about most church mission statements. They’re beautifully word-smithed They’re gorgeous They’re suitable for framing. But a mission statement that’s suitable for framing is rarely a mission statement that’s suitable for much of anything else. A quick reminder that the founder of the church is the one who set its mission and that […]