Churches Committed to Multiplication: Part One
…Western churches are showing some kind of growth, either by addition or by reproducing themselves. Their scorecard is growth by addition and reproduction. Whereas most churches would aspire to such…
Dinosaurs to Rabbits: Chapter 03 – Introduction

…our Theology of Growth for a Theology of Life. In short, a Theology of Growth is grounded in the Great Commission whereas a Theology of Life is firmly entrenched in…
Stop Losing Staff

…type churches that had been in decline for multiple decades in spite of the rapid growth. So our criteria was to recommend planting a church in those rapid growth areas…
Why Most Church Consultations Don’t Make a Long-Term Difference

…on the presumption that the recommendations offer a reasonable expectation that, when implemented, will result in a church’s growth in multiple areas (spiritual practices, numerical growth, participation, community reputation, etc.)….
How to Effectively Lead a Staff

…to provide whatever is needed for the staff person to succeed. Growth of Staff Is Tied to the Growth of the Lead Pastor If you want your staff to keep…
Unlearning Our Way Forward
…the tried and true principles that have led to growth are now the main reasons our churches are in decline. So I want to examine some of these out-of-date growth…
