“Healthy churches build an immune system to resist disease. It is much more advisable to prevent an illness than to contract one and then have to cure it.” – Peter Wagner The following are a few of the most common diseases that infect churches. By recognizing some of the symptoms my hope is that we will turn to the Great … Read More
Why Does the Church Growth Movement Matter Today?
More than likely, you are familiar with some general concept or idea of what we call the “Modern Day Church Growth Movement.” Now, I would argue that this is not new. The history of church growth goes all the way back to the Great Commission, to the early church. But in the modern day times when we think about the Church Growth Movement … Read More
Church Revitalization: The Heart of the Matter
Here’s a thought-provoking article written by Christian Post columnist Wallace Henley in which he looks closer at a turnaround church and suggests what he believes is at the heart of church revitalization. In 1978 the congregation of Houston’s Second Baptist Church met in a stately building whose mighty steeple towered over its rapidly growing community, and whose imposing appearance might have … Read More
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You can pick up the Kindle edition of my book, Ignite: How to Spark Immediate Growth in Your Church, absolutely FREE! But don’t delay – this opportunity is only available TODAY, May 30th! And as a special thank you for picking up the book today, you’ll also receive $183.00 in bonus resources – including a $50 Gift Certificate to use anywhere in our CLI … Read More
The Power of ONE Idea
History recounts over and over again a number of times where a single, light switch-flipping insight made all the difference in the world. All it could take to radically transform your church from a plateaued or declining church to a thriving, local outpost for Christ-centered life change is a single, great idea. Over the years, I’ve heard story after story … Read More
Drop “us vs. them” mentality
Here is an engaging article written by RNS columnist Jonathan Merrit about his interview with the innovative James Emery White, senior pastor and author of the new book “Rise of the Nones: Understanding and Reaching the Religiously Unaffiliated”. When it comes to navigating the interface between faith and culture, there aren’t a lot of pastors I look to. Most … Read More
Treat First-Time Guests with “Raving Fan” Service
A first-time guest wants to feel respected and welcomed. He wants to know that you are happy he’s there, and that you are serious about making sure he has a good experience. The way you, your team, and your regular attenders treat him and his family will tell him most of what he needs to know. Sadly, a large majority … Read More
Analyze Growth – A Saturday Quote
“Let us analyze causes for growth and non-growth. Let us remember that the task is indeed great and complex and ours is only one part of the whole. Let us ask God to forgive our sins – and push resolutely forward as if we had not sinned. There is much ground to be gained and there are many adversaries to be … Read More
The 200 Growth Barrier in Churches Revisited: 9 Observations From Dr, Thom Rainer
From time to time I come across something that I read that I want to share with you. Here is the condensed version of a recent post by Dr. Thom Rainer I found insightful: I was greatly influenced by, and indeed I was a part of, the church growth movement with its emphasis on numerical growth in congregations. Today, the influence … Read More
FREE Webinars – Break Through the Top 3 Growth Barriers
Your church has the potential to reach far more people for Christ! Instead, right now you are facing barriers that are keeping your church from growing. These barriers can be a constant source of frustration and disappointment. When we cooperate with God to remove these barriers, His church can grow and the Gospel will reach more people. Through my own … Read More