Sure, spiritual growth is very personal, often unpredictable, and difficult to put into words. But it is really not as hard to measure as we may think. Count how many new small group
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Sure, spiritual growth is very personal, often unpredictable, and difficult to put into words. But it is really not as hard to measure as we may think. Count how many new small group
The best way to start evaluating worship is to focus the mission goal of worship. Growing churches diversify worship options, not by style or time of day, but my mission purpose. Is it
Understand that you are always measuring something … even if you do not know it. Most churches measure harmony, financial stability, membership. So long as there are no complaints, the church is in
By Bill Tenny-Brittian Over the past couple of decades there's been a lot of talk about being relevant in our churches, especially in our worship. There's been a move toward contemporary music, modern
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
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