Today’s guest post comes to us from Jeff Brumley for BaptistNews.com.

Americans who attend church say the sermons – not the music – keep them coming back.

In fact, music finished in last place among every category of church life – from volunteer opportunities to children’s programs – in Gallup’s April 14 survey “Sermon Content Is What Appeals Most to Churchgoers.”

No doubt there are a lot of church coaches, music ministers and praise band members out there scratching their heads over this one.

Churches feel they need to keep entertaining people in the pews to keep them coming. It can feel like we’re watching a talent competition instead of answering deep meaningful questions about our God.

It comes down to the ultimate purpose of the church… try to find out if your congregation feels they are getting the spiritual nourishment they need.

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Nelson Searcy is an experienced church growth strategist, pastor, church planter and coach, consulting with churches around the world. As founder of Church Leader Insights and the Renegade Pastors Network, he has personally trained more than 3,500 church leaders in over 45 denominations through live events, seminars and monthly coaching. Nelson is also the Founding and Lead Pastor of The Journey Church, with locations across New York City and in Boca Raton, FL. Nelson and his church routinely appear on lists such as “The 50 Most Influential Churches” and “The 25 Most Innovative Leaders.” He is the author of over 100 church growth resources and 18+ books, including The Renegade Pastor: Abandoning Average in Your Life, Ministry and The Difference Maker: Using Your Everyday Life for Eternal Impact, and At the Cross with the People Who Were There. He and his wife, Kelley, have one son, Alexander.