"When the church becomes a place of toxic positivity, it may grow fast, but it becomes spiritually fragile." The post What I Found on the Other Side of Church Growth, with Paul Dazet (Ep 113) appeared first on KarlVaters.com.| KarlVaters.com
The church growth movement is winding down. It’s time to ask some tough, but fair and necessary questions. The post Why So Much Pushback Against Church Growth? appeared first on KarlVaters.com.| KarlVaters.com
Last weekend, in an online conversation, someone highlighted to me the most recent ministry statistics, which were released in June, but seem to have gone under the radar. I certainly did not spot them, and I don't recall anyone commenting on them. They show that 47.5% of current C of E stipendiary clergy are aged 55 or over, which of course means that they will all have retired in 12 years' time. 12 years might sound like quite a long planning horizon—but at the sessions of General Synod t...| Psephizo
"Maybe small is where Jesus still shows up, unnoticed by the crowd, but fully present to the few who see Him in every little thing." The post More Than Numbers appeared first on KarlVaters.com.| KarlVaters.com
Church growth is attainable in 2023 when pastors look for ways to engage seekers and invite them into community through evangelism and discipleship ministry. The post 5 Things about Church Growth that are No Longer True appeared first on Church Growth Magazine.| Church Growth Magazine
The best way that pastors can grow churches is through a vibrant discipleship ministry. The post Discipleship is the Main Thing & Requires a Disciple-Making Mindset appeared first on Church Growth Magazine.| Church Growth Magazine
World-weary people need churches that focus on spiritual maturity. Pastors can grow churches through Christian evangelism, discipleship ministry, and outreach to the community. The post Build a Healthy Church That Will Naturally Grow appeared first on Church Growth Magazine.| Church Growth Magazine
By emphasizing evangelism, discipleship, community outreach, and spiritual maturity, pastors can reverse a church’s slow decline and instead experience dynamic church growth. The post 7 Solutions for Churches that Stop Growing appeared first on Church Growth Magazine.| Church Growth Magazine
Christian leadership is challenging, especially in a chaotic culture. Pastors can grow churches that thrive by remembering who they are — and who they aren’t. The key is faithfulness. The post 3 Ways Shepherds Can Persevere appeared first on Church Growth Magazine.| Church Growth Magazine
Christian evangelism transforms lives. Sustained growth flows from an intentional discipleship ministry. By creating a discipleship pathway, churches can help people experience spiritual maturity. The post Fostering a Disciple-Making Culture with a Discipleship Pathway appeared first on Church Growth Magazine.| Church Growth Magazine
Sustained church growth flows from a commitment to the Great Commission, which tells us to “Go into all the world!” The post The Big Switch: The Community Is Not Coming to Your Church appeared first on Church Growth Magazine.| Church Growth Magazine
A healthy approach to job loyalty can help pastors navigate the difficulties of building and retaining a solid team to grow churches. The post The Cost of Blind Loyalty appeared first on Church Growth Magazine.| Church Growth Magazine
In two weeks the Southern Baptist Convention will decide once and for all how to handle the issue of female pastors and elders. Messengers will vote on the so-called Law Amendment: …an amendment to the SBC Constitution stating that a cooperating Southern Baptist church “affirms, appoints, or employs only men as| DavidMurrow.com
Rev. Dr. Michael L. Henderson Sr. describes how a church he planted grew to over 7,000 members through an intentional process for developing disciples grounded in the core belief that discipleship and evangelism are organically interconnected. Decades ago, I planted New Beginnings Church (NBC), a solo church plant located in Matthews, North Carolina, outside of| Lewis Center for Church Leadership - Advancing the knowledge and practice of ...
