Enlarge My Territory: The Jabez Prayer, the Luke 10:2b Virus, and the Church Growth Strategy Nobody Finishes
Jabez prayed to enlarge my territory, and that prayer works. Discover how the Jabez prayer, the Luke 10:2b virus, and a pulpit ready for the unchurched complete a winning church growth strategy.
The 5 Biblical Tasks of a Pastor (And What’s Not One)
The biblical tasks of a pastor are five, not fifty. Lead, disciple, cast vision, equip, deploy. Here’s why the rest is killing your ministry.
Choose Church Board Members Who Won’t Sabotage You
Learn how to choose church board members using the Acts 6:3 standard. Three criteria that separate dream team leaders from the warm bodies killing your mission.
From Best-Kept Secret to the Church Everybody Knows
A best-kept secret is just another word for invisible. Here’s how to build a church reputation that spreads beyond your walls.
Going from Unknown to Unforgetable: Becoming a Remarkable Church
Here’s a word that makes a lot of pastors uncomfortable: Remarkable. It sounds like pressure. It sounds like you need a budget you don’t have, a staff you can’t afford, and a building that doesn’t leak. None of that is true. A remarkable church doesn’t mean the church is perfect. It doesn’t mean biggest. It means […]
Five After Easter Strategies for Sustained Growth and Discipleship
With just one Sunday remaining before Resurrection Sunday, this is where preparation becomes opportunity. At the Effective Church Group we always say that Easter is an all-hands-on deck moment. From the parking lot to the pew, every touchpoint matters. Hospitality teams are not simply greeters, they are on the front lines helping every guest feel […]