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
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
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
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
Get the History of Church Growth from A to Z! – $300 off!
Three weeks ago, pastors from all across the US recently joined me for a 2 day intensive Church Growth and Evangelism Workshop from A-Z. During this live recorded workshop, I shared over 522 pages worth of information on Church Growth. It was my most comprehensive teaching – and I’ve been overwhelmed by positive responses and takeaways from this group of … Read More