Reproductive Movements
…that is planting less than 1% new churches annually is declining. A net gain of 3200+ churches annually is needed to keep up with population growth. The best way to…
People Are Being Programmed To Death
…relationships not programs. Activity and involvement in programs have little to do with the growth or health of a church. Keeping people busy doing things doesn’t equate to fulfilled people….
Equations for the Emerging World
…committee of seven people. As a result, we not only went through the year with a surplus and tremendous growth, we also decided not to return to the committee structure….
An Open Letter to a Disciple; Parts 1 and 2
…pastor’s role is to equip laity for ministry, not to merely take care of them. Growth and change in other people is the primary task of a pastor among the…
21st Century Evangelism
…effective evangelism relies on long-term relationships and growth processes, not rallies, laws, or programs. It is not unusual for individuals to take two to four years to realize that they…
Want to Attract New People? Stop Inviting Them to Church
…else didn’t want to be. So if your growth plan depends on your members inviting their friends to church, you’re already stuck. Why? Because nobody’s waiting for an invitation. They’re…