12 Findings from Church Health Surveys

Today’s guest post is from Chuck Lawless, Professor of Evangelism and Missions and Dean of Graduate Studies at Southeastern University. Dr. Lawless presents a fascinating study on church health and how churches perceive themselves in several areas (including a few of the key church systems we champion here at Church Leader Insights). More than 15 years ago, Dr. Thom Rainer and I … Read More


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LIVE from Systems Boot Camp Orlando – Focus on Measurement

I’m writing to you from Walt Disney, Orlando –  in the middle of our 3-day Church Systems Check-up & Boot Camp. We are blessed to have a full conference – just look at this amazing group!  We’re focused these 3 days on the 8 Systems of a Healthy Church, and specifically Measurement of those 8 systems. Remember that a S.Y.S.T.E.M. is … Read More


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Church Growth, it’s no secret – LAST DAY Half Off Summer Systems Sale!

With 4th of July behind us, we’re quickly moving through summer and gearing up for BIG fall growth! And what’s the secret to big church growth? This question has come up more times than I can count – but after coaching over 2,000 pastors in all denominations, I have a very clear answer on this. While there is no Silver … Read More


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“Stewardship is Discipleship” – A Pastor’s Testimonial

I have a wonderful testimonial today on how a pastor challenged his church to step up in the area of stewardship – and the results that followed. Gregg Matte, senior pastor of Houston’s First Baptist Church, used the principles from my book, Maximize, to make an impact on his church’s giving. He recently shared this at the Southern Baptist Convention’s annual meeting. Dave … Read More


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8 Keys to Health & Growth (all systems half off)

Many pastors want to know the “secret” to church growth. But you’re smart enough to know, there is no secret. While there is no Silver Bullet to church growth – there IS a System. Eight of them to be exact. And they all have an impact on the health – and growth – of your church. Anything that is healthy grows. … Read More


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