The Real Key to Church Growth is YOU, Pastor
Word Count: 391 – Est Read Time: <2 Minutes What’s New: Forget marketing and “y’all come” evangelism—they’re sinking ships in today’s world. So What: Your time is precious, and you can’t afford to waste it on strategies that have failed for decades. Let’s focus on what actually works. What Isn’t Growing Churches Today: Marketing’s Flaw: […]
The Five Pillars of Financial Wisdom: Equipping Your Members for Financial Success
Reprinted from Net Results Magazine Can I be honest with you? The majority of your church members are financially illiterate. That’s a problem, especially when you consider that Jesus talked more about money than any other topic besides the Kingdom of God. In fact, in my opinion, it’s an untenable situation. Church members should be […]
The Great Sunday Morning Juggle: Keeping Hymns and Hipsters Happy
The Sunday morning worship service – it’s a cornerstone of church life, yet it’s a real juggling act. Trying to keep a multigenerational congregation engaged is no small feat. It’s like preparing a banquet for a room full of people, each with their own unique tastes and dietary restrictions. So, how do we create a […]
The Secret to a Memorable, Life-Changing Sermon
Startling Statistic: By Wednesday afternoon, your congregation remembers 10 percent or less of what you preached. That’s according to an Air Force study some years ago (and I can assure you, our attention spans and memories have not improved since then). Sad Story: I was having breakfast with a church leader on Monday some years ago. I was […]
Easter Church Growth: Solving 3 Key Dilemmas
Easter Sunday rolls around with a kind of predictability that’s both comforting and challenging for pastors across the board. Let’s check out the scene: the church is brimming more than usual, the air is thick with the scent of fresh flowers – mostly lilies, and the folks sitting on the pews create a colorful tapestry […]
Church Planning for 2024: Connecting with the Unchurched in the New Year
As we stand at the cusp of a new year, it’s time to face a hard truth: what used to work in church growth and engagement simply doesn’t cut it anymore. Whether it’s a ripple effect of the post-COVID era or a broader shift in cultural tides, the old playbook of church invitations is losing […]