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May 14, 2007 0 Comments

By: Jeff Patton When was the last time someone said that to you?   Most of the stupid jokes I hear directed at pastors refer to the short work week (20 minutes on Sunday) and

May 7, 2007 0 Comments

By Jeff Patton I heard it again today.  Dramatic turnaround in congregations occurs about two weeks after you have decided to throw in the towel.  Two weeks.  Two weeks. I remember years ago

April 30, 2007 0 Comments

By: Jeff Patton I often wonder why would any pastor or congregation ever think about inviting a church consultant to their congregation.  In my travels I am often asked by people on the airplane

April 23, 2007 0 Comments

Every church has natural barriers through which it must pass as it grows. The numbers go something like this (all refer to worship attendance) 200, 500, 900, 3,000 and up.  These barriers are

April 16, 2007 0 Comments

One of the things I've noticed with many people sending emails is they don't sign it with their name.  Now this isn’t a problem if you do no receive many emails a day. 

April 16, 2007 0 Comments

Did you know that there are more people over the age of 65 than under the age of 18 in the U.S.? Did you know that 50% of older Americans have no religious