This is Kerrick Thomas – and for the last 12 years I’ve served alongside of Nelson Searcy as Executive Pastor of The Journey Church. I’m guest blogging today and wanted to share a question I received from a Ministry Director from Dover, Ohio. Q: “I follow you quite a bit. I’ve read Activate and Fusion. Both great books! Thanks for all the … Read More
God’s Will – A Saturday Quote
“It’s God’s will that His Church grow, that His lost children are found.” – Dr. Win Arn Promoter of the Church Growth movement throughout America.
This Strange Thing Called Growth
Church growth is on my mind (actually it always is) and I wanted to share with you a very insightful and thought-provoking piece I came across on this subject. The author John Johnson is a pastor and Professor of Pastoral Theology at Western Seminary. Here he approaches growth from several angles, noting that “All of us are somewhere on the growth … Read More
3 Kinds of Church Growth
“A Church Growth principle is a universal truth which, when properly interpreted and applied, contributes significantly to the growth of churches and denominations. It is a truth of God which leads his church to spread his Good News, plant church after church, and increase his Body.” – Donald McGavran We should all have an expectation of Church Growth. McGavran talks about the … 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
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
Without Continual Growth – A Saturday Quote
“Without continual growth and progress, such words as improvement, achievement, and success have no meaning.” —Benjamin Franklin
Break Your Next Growth Barrier Now – Free Resource!
Already this week, we’ve helped hundreds of Pastors just like you by providing them with their choice of one of four free church growth resources. Here is your last chance to grab your FREE BREAKING GROWTH BARRIERS RESOURCE (a $39.95 Value) today and tomorrow. You have nothing to lose and LOTS of new guests to gain and keep by grabbing … Read More
The “Breaking Growth Barriers” Giveaway starts today!
Between now and this Thursday, January 19, I’d like to give you one of my bestselling “Breaking Growth Barriers” resources absolutely FREE ($29.95 Value)! As a fellow Senior Pastor, I realize that reaching more people and growing a church can be overwhelming. Combine that with the fact that churches all seem to face specific barriers along the way that threaten … Read More
What are the Top 3 Barriers to Church Growth? #1 – Space
I’m in Jacksonville this morning – in the middle of the “Top 3 Growth Barriers Tour.” I’ve been traveling the country doing a series of “Senior Pastors Only” training events on the Top 3 Growth Barriers that every church faces, regardless of size. I will be out on the West Coast next week – click here for more info. But … Read More