“I’m Not Being Fed” Is a Lie. Here’s What’s Really Going On.
Word Count: 427 – Est Read Time: ~2 Minutes What’s UpPastors hear it all the time: “I’m not being fed.” Spoiler alert: That complaint has almost nothing to do with your preaching. So WhatYou could be setting out a five-course biblical feast every week, but if folks don’t sit down and eat, that’s on them, […]
Your Volunteer Problems Aren’t Their Lack of Commitment. It’s Misalignment.
Word Count: 371 – Est Read Time: <2 Minutes What’s UpIf your volunteers keep vanishing, your volunteer problems aren’t their commitment: it’s your strategy. So WhatBurnout, inconsistency, and mediocrity aren’t volunteer issues … they’re leadership issues. Passion, not pressure, is the fuel that drives engagement and commitment. The Point Is Mediocre Service Has a CauseMost […]
Questioning Today’s Church Growth Numbers
Word Count: 288 – Est Read Time: <90 seconds What’s Up:Recent reports claim 52% of churches have grown post-pandemic—but does that match your reality? (Read the original report here) So What:If your church isn’t among those reporting impressive numbers, you need to ask what’s missing from your growth strategy. The Point Is: Selective ReportingIt appears […]
Why Your Church Giving Is Stuck in Neutral
Word Count: 383 – Est Read Time: <2 Minutes What’s Up:Half of US churches aren’t growing financially post-pandemic, and yours might be one of them. So What:If your congregation isn’t inspired to give generously, your church’s impact, and likely its long-term survival, is at risk. The Point Is: Go Beyond QR CodesIf you’ve embraced e-giving, […]
Why Your Church Marketing Isn’t Working …
Word Count: 348 – Est Read Time: <2 Minutes What’s Up:It’s not that church marketing is bad, but the REAL reason your church isn’t growing is because your invite strategy is weak (or nonexistent!). So What:If you don’t have new faces coming in consistently, your church is on borrowed time. Period. The Point Is: Front […]
Stop Pushing Your Church … Start Leading It
Word Count: 385 – Est Read Time: <2 Minutes What’s Up:Too many pastors try to push their flock toward growth instead of leading the way. Pastor – it’s time to stop pushing your church! So What:If your congregation isn’t following you, you’re not leading … you’re just taking a walk. And your church won’t survive […]