Church Growth
Measuring Evangelism Health: Where Do You and Your Church Stand?
This is a guest post by Marc Estes, CEO of VisitorReach. There are moments in history when God’s activity becomes unmistakable, not because the world is suddenly righteous, but because people are suddenly hungry. I believe we’re living in one…
Combating Complexity: Why Simple is the Secret to Multiplication
This is a guest post by Jeff Harvey, Senior Manager of Content Marketing at Subsplash. We live in a world that celebrates “more.” More growth, more programs, more digital presence. We’ve been told that to reach more people, we must…
7 Data Points That Could Transform Your Ministry
This is a guest post by Pat Nelson, Marketing Creative Director at Gloo. Gloo is a technology platform for the faith ecosystem where you can explore your Church Health Dashboard to get started seeing the flourishing of your congregation. Picture…
Ultimate Guide to Church Management Software Programs
Church leaders today carry a weight our predecessors never imagined. Beyond preaching and pastoral care, we’re managing teams, engaging congregations, overseeing budgets, and navigating digital transformation—all while trying to avoid burnout. That’s where a Church Management Software (ChMS) comes in.…
How Today’s Church Is Getting Discipleship Wrong
One of the ways you know you’re making progress is that you stop having the same discussion over and over again. If you’re discussing the same issues on your team or at home year after year, you’re probably stuck. When…
Church Mission Statements (With Examples)
So, you need to create a mission statement for your church. How do you even begin? Writing a mission statement is no easy task. And as soon as you start, you’ll ask yourself whether you also need to craft a…
Effective Church Marketing Strategies to Grow Your Church Today
Church marketing is often misunderstood and misrepresented, yet it’s one of the most powerful ways your church can reach your community. At its core, marketing is about communication—sharing who you are, what you believe, and why it matters. You may…
Why Traditional Church Outreach is Failing: The 12 Touchpoint Rule
In recent years, church outreach has transformed dramatically, with the pandemic accelerating the shift toward digital engagement. As people spend more time online, they’ve grown hesitant to engage with traditional institutions, including churches. This change calls for a fresh approach—one…
The REAL Reasons Attending Church No Longer Makes Sense
The trend is practically universal: fewer people are attending church every year. You might have even asked the question yourself. Why bother? There are many reasons why church attendance is declining, but I think it’s increasingly evident that it no…
11 Reasons Church Attendance Is Declining (Even for Churchgoers)
Declining church attendance comes up in a surprising number of conversations – and no one’s quite sure how to respond to it. The issue? Even committed church attendees are attending church less often. Sure, the trend has been happening for…
7 Things The Church Needs to Stop Doing (That Aren’t In the Bible)
The Church has more than its share of critics these days. Sometimes the criticism is unwarranted. People project their issues onto a congregation or onto the Church, which is never healthy. And, of course, the Church will inevitably run into…
5 Things Christians Do That Non-Christians Despise
Spend two minutes talking to almost anyone outside the Christian faith, and you’re almost certain to hear a list of complaints they have about Christians. The problem has been around for a while. As Mahatma Gandhi famously (and sadly) said:…