When the Horse Has Died … Dismount! (Your Church’s Dead Ministry Strategies)
Word Count: 391 – Est Read Time: <2 Minutes What’s Up? Let’s be honest: Starting something new in ministry is far easier than shutting something down. Most churches are suffering because they don’t have dead ministry strategies. So What? Churches and pastors often cling to outdated programs and strategies that are long past their expiration […]
The Zealous Nones Are Coming
Word Count: 408 – Est Read Time: ~2 Minutes What’s UpA recent Wall Street Journal article exposed a fascinating … and concerning … trend: 10% of the religious “Nones” are actively evangelizing … but not for Christ. They’ve been dubbed the “Zealous Nones.” So WhatIt’s no longer just apathy or disinterest keeping people out of […]
Are You Using AI for Your Church Ministry?
Word Count: 334 – Est Read Time: 90 Seconds What’s Up:Church leaders, you’re drowning in endless tasks – it’s time to let AI lighten your load by using AI for your church. So What:By embracing AI, you can reclaim precious time to focus on what really matters: disciple-making and church growth. Stop burning out on […]
Stop Hiring Generalists: Time for Specialists
Word Count: 349 – Est Read Time: <2 Minutes What’s Up: Church leaders: enough with the mistaken notion that hiring a second generalist will save you – your ministry needs specialists, not another jack-of-all-trades. Stop hiring generalists. So What: This matters because small and medium churches can’t throw money at roles that don’t move the […]
Church Growth Obsession? Guilty as Charged
Word Count: 473 – Est Read Time: <3 Minutes What’s Up? Pastors often accuse me of having a church growth obsession … and they’re right. So What? If your church isn’t growing, it’s dying. And if it dies, all those ministries you care so much about – justice, mercy, missions – die with it. No […]
What’s in a Name? Your Church Name May Be Alienating Your Neighbors
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 […]