There’s a good chance that your church has core value statements. But whether they actually mean something to your staff, leaders, and members may be up for question. And let’s face it, many core value statements sound so generic that…
If you’re reading this, there’s a 92% chance you’re a church leader in a church that sees 250 or fewer people attend your church on a typical Sunday morning. In fact, the small church has become more normative than ever…
This article is written by Randy Larson in partnership with gloo.us. As you reflect on this year and look ahead to the next, you’re likely considering the ways to increase your ministry’s impact. Here are some common New Year’s Resolutions…
As every church leader knows, what’s happening in your church is to some extent a reflection of what’s going on in the culture. And when it comes to church attendance statistics and patterns, culture is changing rapidly. Heading into 2024,…
So, you want your church to grow. I get it. Especially after COVID’s decimation, many church leaders are doing whatever they can to get people back in the building. I’ve met very few church leaders who want to reach fewer…
“Five Real Reasons Young People Are Deconstructing Christianity” is written by Joe Terrell, content manager at CareyNieuwhof.com. Joe’s writings for Medium, Relevant, Carey Nieuwhof, and his personal blog, Instrument of Mercy, have been read by over three million people. If…
You’ve probably noticed. Leading a church is more confusing, frustrating, and complex than ever. In this post, I’ll share some surprising data that shows why leading a church feels that much harder, and some observations and suggestions that I hope…
“Surprise: Millennials and Gen Z are Poised to Become the Church’s Best Givers” is written by Jim Sheppard, CEO & Principal of Generis. Generis is consulting firm passionate about helping churches inspire and cultivate generosity through giving development, coaching, and…
Often, in church leadership, it’s easy to think growth can’t really happen unless you spend money on new initiatives. That’s not true — in this article, you’ll discover 14 church growth strategies that cost nothing. A lot of church leaders…
In an era of declining church attendance, how do you grow your church and advance your mission? Well, one way is this: You turn ordinary attendees into passionate champions of the mission. For too long, many North American Christians have…