What’s in a Name? Your Church Name May Be Alienating Your Neighbors

What’s in a Name

Word Count: 389 – Est Read Time: <2 Minutes What’s UpWhat’s in a name? Believe it or not, your church name might be turning people away before they even step inside. (LifeWay Research) So WhatIn a culture where church attendance is declining, first impressions matter. If half the people driving by see your church name […]

Our Little Secret: Keep Volunteers Engaged

Keep Volunteers Engaged

Word Count: 368 – Est Read Time: <2 Minutes Our Little Secret: Keep Volunteers Engaged What’s Up? Church leaders and volunteers aren’t as committed as they used to be. And that’s a problem in many (most!) churches. So What? If people are prioritizing everything but church, it’s not just because they’re busier. It’s because they […]

Why Your Recruiting Isn’t Working

Why Your Recruiting Isn't Working

Word Count: 379 – Est Read Time: <2 Minutes What’s Up? Most churches are desperate for volunteers, but the way we’ve been taught to recruit them is broken. Let’s talk about why your recruiting isn’t working. So What? Recruiting volunteers like we’re selling timeshares is why our ministries are packed with burned-out, half-hearted leaders. There’s […]

Leaders vs. Doers: Recruiting the Right People for the Right Job

Leaders vs. Doers

Word Count: 329 – Est Read Time: <2 Minutes What’s Up? Pastors love to say they need more leaders. But let’s be real … what they actually need are more doers. You’re facing a timeless challenge: leaders vs. doers. So What? Too many pastors are drowning in tasks that should belong to the congregation. The […]

Transformed Lives: The Key to Church Sustainability

Effective Preaching and Transformed Lives

Word Count: 401 – Est Read Time: <2 Minutes What’s Up? A church without fresh stories of transformed lives is on the fast track to irrelevance. So What? If your congregation can’t point to real, tangible examples of life change happening right now, you’re not just stagnating—you’re shrinking. The heartbeat of church sustainability is transformation. […]