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March 26, 2020 2 Comments

Although the nation isn't quite shut down during this national health crisis, it looks like it's slowly grinding to a near-halt. So far, churches still seem to have a choice about meeting live

January 18, 2020 8 Comments

Recently, I was working with a church that desperately wants to grow... well, the pastor wants it to grow. He asked his core leaders about their inviting experiences and they all said shades

January 9, 2020 1 Comment

For years, I've heard progressive church leaders decry the emphasis on numbers, especially average worship attendance and member giving. Like virtually every church consultation firm, we get accused and badmouthed for our continued

November 28, 2019 0 Comments

When we do a church consultation, we always recommend that the worship services should be designed around their target audience ... that worship should be indigenous to those you're trying to reach. And

November 7, 2019 1 Comment

Few churches know how to offer adequate hospitality to a non-Christian visitor. Being nice, loving, warm, and friendly isn't the same thing as being hospitable. For instance, does your church bulletin use any

November 5, 2019 0 Comments

In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.Matthew 5:16 This is one of those y'all commands – a