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


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Breaking the Growth Barrier – Recognizing When To Act.

When it comes to moving your church forward, you must be decisive. Make a decision right now NOT to let your church get stuck at any point of growth.   Learning to identify your growth barriers early will allow you to make the right adjustments at the right growth point. This enables you to break through them quickly!  Understanding and … Read More


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Senior Pastors: This is the week to break your Growth Barriers – Free Resource!

I am so convinced that right now is the best time to grow your church that I am GIVING you my Growth Barriers Resource for free. Yep, that’s right. I said FREE! You see, people are most open to the Gospel in times of tension, trouble and transition — and there’s plenty of each going around! With Easter quickly approaching you … Read More


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Why Should You Study History? (Part 1)

In preparation for my upcoming Church Growth and Evangelism A-Z Workshop, I want to give you my top reasons of why you should study history.   Over the next few weeks, I will give you reasons why studying history can make a direct and positive impact on your ministry! Reason #1: Life is too short to not learn from experience. … Read More


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Learning from History to Further Your Ministry

I want to talk about the importance of knowing your history. A few months ago, we were in Orlando, Florida for an Advanced Coaching session (as many of you know, Advanced Coaching is my highest level of coaching).  We met up that morning for a backstage tour at Disney World with a couple of instructors from Disney University. I asked them, … Read More


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TOMORROW – Dr. Elmer Towns Speaks on Church Growth

I’m very excited to interview Dr. Elmer Towns tomorrow, September, 12 at 2pm ET!  Join us tomorrow as we kick off a series of four Church Growth Champions Tele-seminars!  Dr. Towns and I will go in-depth on the “Power of the Big Day” and how to use Big Day in your church (see the P.S. below for details on all the upcoming … Read More


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THIS WEEK – Church Growth Strategies from Dr. Elmer Towns

I’m kicking off a series of Church Growth Champions Tele-seminars this Thursday, September 12 at 2pm ET!  Join me and Dr. Elmer Towns for the first of four tele-seminars. Dr. Elmer Towns has authored popular and scholarly works (as well as edited two encyclopedias) and is a college and seminary professor whose studies and teachings center on Church Growth. Dr. Towns … Read More


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NEW Church Growth Champions Tele-Seminar Series Registration Open

Just a reminder that registration opened yesterday for my NEW Church Growth Champions Tele-Seminar Series! Limited Space Available! So register for all 4 Today – Series starts THIS THURSDAY September 12! Don’t miss this one-time opportunity to hear personal stories and practical insights on church growth. You will be able to attend all 4 tele-seminars LIVE and receive the complete recordings if you’re unable … Read More


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Register Now — NEW Church Growth Champions Tele-Seminar Series

FOUR CONVERSATIONS – FOUR CHURCH GROWTH LEGENDS! Learn first-hand about these pioneers in church growth as I go one-on-one with each of these experts Limited Space Available! Register for all 4 Today – Series starts September 12! Those who don’t learn from history . . . well, you know the rest! Avoid mistakes in your church growth strategy by learning … Read More


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