One of the worst pains for church leaders is to create a system, train the people, launch it, walk away, watch it work, then come back to it later and discover it’s gone—vanished! Where did it all go? Why isn’t this happening? This unfortunate, yet common occurrence is unsettling at best and disastrous at worst. […]| Church Growth Magazine
When I was a young pastor, I thought strategy alone could grow my church. Exhausted and stuck, I hit a wall. That’s when I rediscovered prayer as the fuel for ministry, like high-octane gas in a race car. Prayer aligns me with God’s purpose and powers my work. Let me share how prevailing prayer can […] The post Prayer is Your Church’s Fuel appeared first on Church Growth Magazine.| Church Growth Magazine
Cruising down an Australian highway, the kangaroo that crashed into my Range Rover didn’t just cause a wreck—it mirrored my life before Christ. At 21, I was drowning in alcohol and drugs, running from childhood abuse and abandonment. That crash was a wake-up call, but it took God’s grace to turn my mess into a […] The post How Vulnerable Should a Church Leader Be? appeared first on Church Growth Magazine.| Church Growth Magazine
In the push to execute Sunday morning services, it is easy to forget the basics: churches grow when people receive Christ, and people receive Christ when they’re invited to receive Christ. Read the story of a church that has mastered the basics. Recently, I was engaged by a small, rural church in one of the […] The post What is the Worst Thing That Can Happen on a Sunday Morning? appeared first on Church Growth Magazine.| Church Growth Magazine
A few proactive steps can increase the health of pastors, which has a direct impact on the health and growth potential of any church. Here’s what the we’ve learned. Recent research from Barna Group reveals a paradox that should concern every church leader: while pastors demonstrate remarkable strength in faith and purpose, they're struggling significantly […] The post The Missing Pieces: What Separates Pastors Who Thrive Long-Term from Those Who Struggle? appeared first on Church Growth...| Church Growth Magazine
The Moment Everything Changed I'll never forget the first time I truly felt Jerusalem. It wasn't during my academic studies or archaeological training. It was standing on the Temple Mount at sunrise, watching golden light spill across the very stones where Jesus once walked. In that moment, Scripture wasn't just text on a page. Scripture […] The post Why Every Believer Should Hold the Temple Mount in Their Hands appeared first on Church Growth Magazine.| Church Growth Magazine
The goal of most church leaders is to build a thriving, disciple-making church. So why is it so hard to get plans to materialize? Let’s take stock of what builds, or kills, momentum. The Momentum Challenge in Ministry Cruising Sydney’s beaches in my black convertible, I felt unstoppable—until a kangaroo smashed into my car, wrecking […] The post Rev Up Your Church’s Momentum appeared first on Church Growth Magazine.| Church Growth Magazine
As pastors, we're constantly balancing numerous ministry priorities. Yet one focus area can create a remarkable ripple effect throughout your church: investing in your men. What if I told you that discipling just 1% of your congregation could transform your entire church? Think about it this way: when men are discipled effectively, they become a […] The post The Power of Investing in Men: A Strategic Approach for Pastors appeared first on Church Growth Magazine.| Church Growth Magazine
Effective churches build sustainable momentum by viewing summer not as an interruption but as an integral part of the ministry year. Lessons and strategies from this season inform approaches to engagement, leadership development, and community connection throughout the entire annual cycle. In our previous articles, we explored understanding the summer slump, implementing creative engagement strategies […] The post Beyond the Summer Slump: Building Year-Round Church Momentum appeared first o...| Church Growth Magazine
Artificial intelligence (AI) has changed from a science fiction dream to something that affects our daily lives. When people hear "AI," they might think of robots from movies, but today's AI is both simpler and more amazing. It touches almost everything we do, often without us noticing. For church leaders trying to understand this technology, […] The post The Rise of Artificial Intelligence: Hidden, Prevalent, and Evolving appeared first on Church Growth Magazine.| Church Growth Magazine
Church leaders can transform summer's different pace from a challenge into a strategic opportunity by intentionally focusing on evaluation, planning, self-care, team development, and spiritual discernment during this natural break in the ministry year. In our previous articles, we explored understanding the summer slump and implementing creative engagement strategies. Now, let's focus on how ministry […] The post Leadership Renewal: Using Summer for Ministry Refreshment appeared first on Ch...| Church Growth Magazine
Effective summer church engagement requires transforming traditional approaches into innovative strategies specifically designed for seasonal patterns, focusing on neighborhood outreach, flexible service opportunities, specialized resources for travelers, and community-building initiatives. In our previous article, Turn The Summer Slump Around, we explored the natural patterns of the "summer slump" and how to measure its impact on […] The post Turning Summer Slump Challenges into Opportunit...| Church Growth Magazine
The Sunday Morning Struggle Is Real It's 8:45 AM on Sunday. Your worship team is rehearsing, the pastor is reviewing sermon notes, and your volunteer tech team is frantically trying to set up the live stream before service begins at 9:30. Sound familiar? For many churches, the desire to expand their ministry beyond physical walls […] The post Reaching the Digital Congregation: A Modern Solution for Church Live Video Production appeared first on Church Growth Magazine.| Church Growth Magazine
The first step to effectively navigating reduced summer church attendance is understanding the natural factors behind seasonal engagement patterns and reframing them as strategic opportunities rather than organizational failures. How to Keep Growth Momentum Over the Summer As church leaders, we've all experienced it - the gradual emptying of pews as summer arrives, the slight […] The post Turn the Summer Slump Around appeared first on Church Growth Magazine.| Church Growth Magazine
As church leaders, it’s easy to get buried in the details—production, planning, programming—while overlooking the subtle moments that make a first-time guest think, “I’m coming back.” Instead of worrying about a complete overhaul this Easter, choose from the items below to make a few high-impact adjustments. Noticing these can help create a welcoming, memorable experience […] The post 3 Ways To Make Your Easter Services Impactful appeared first on Church Growth Magazine.| Church Growth Magazine
If Christ has not been raised, our preaching is useless and so is your faith. 1 Corinthians 15:14 Growing up in a family of skeptics, when it came to Christianity’s greatest claim, the resurrection of Jesus, I had serious doubts. I was skeptical about stories claiming that a dead man had come back to life. […] The post Proof That Jesus Paid The Price For Your Sins appeared first on Church Growth Magazine.| Church Growth Magazine
There were many would-be messiahs, both before and after Jesus. The Romans arrested them, killed them, and in doing so crushed their followers. All of these so-called messiahs stayed dead. Their followers disappeared. For a while, that’s what everyone, including the disciples, thought would happen with Jesus. The disciples weren’t expecting the resurrection. After Jesus’ […] The post How History Proves The Resurrection appeared first on Church Growth Magazine.| Church Growth Magazine
Where Faith Meets Medicine: Local Churches, Global Impact Through Mercy Ships Did you know that over 50% of the world's population lives near a coast? Yet, for millions of these people, access to basic surgical care remains out of reach. This sobering reality presents an extraordinary opportunity for churches to extend their ministry beyond local […] The post Following Jesus’ Model: How Your Church Can Partner with Mercy Ships to Heal Nations appeared first on Church Growth Magazine.| Church Growth Magazine
Water seeks its own level, and kingdoms rise to the level of the king. Churches grow best when led by undisturbed leaders. John wrote, “Peter turned around and saw the disciple whom Jesus loved following them—the one who also had leaned back on His chest at the supper” (John 21:20). Recently I was asked in […] The post A World Leader’s Perspective on Frustration appeared first on Church Growth Magazine.| Church Growth Magazine
The Firing Squad' aims to ignite a spiritual revival through powerful storytelling and unwavering faith, challenging pastors and believers to embrace the Great Commission with renewed urgency. The post The Firing Squad: A Powerful Tool for Outreach and Evangelism appeared first on Church Growth Magazine.| Church Growth Magazine
Let's face it: it can be hard to shop for a father or father figure. There are always ties, socks, World War II books, and golf accessories. But what else? Another gift card? A car wash? We all face the quandary—and that’s why our friends at Lifeway want to introduce you to something fathers can […] The post Celebrate Father’s Day appeared first on Church Growth Magazine.| Church Growth Magazine
After almost 40 years of ministry and 10,000 hours face-to-face with lead pastors and their teams just in the last decade, this is my conclusion: pastors are heroes. The tireless efforts and sometimes thankless hours of service, the unseen sacrifice and the daily and weekly “game face” of pastors never ceases to amaze and challenge […] The post Church Growth Heroes appeared first on Church Growth Magazine.| Church Growth Magazine
My work takes me to many nations and cities around the globe each year. In fact, I spend about six months of every year travelling outside my own beautiful country of Australia. My goal is my passion—to see churches grow by partnering with pastors. When I go to a new city, before taking the lazy […] The post Process Is the Path to the Church Growth Promise appeared first on Church Growth Magazine.| Church Growth Magazine
Ever had one of those moments when you knew what you needed to do, but were afraid to take the step? This was my “wrestle with God” moment. As a lead pastor, I’d continued leading worship for years. Worship was my sweet spot. I liked doing it, and the people enjoyed my leadership. But something […] The post Modeling Change to Activate Growth appeared first on Church Growth Magazine.| Church Growth Magazine
You may be sitting on the fence about opportunities to earn money for the church outside of special offerings and fund-raisers. After all, who has time to chase down every idea brought to you while you’re already slammed with the demands of sermon or lesson prep, services and meetings to attend, and the many interactions […] The post Is It Wrong for a Church to Make Money? appeared first on Church Growth Magazine.| Church Growth Magazine
Many pastors experience high stress, frustration, loneliness, and burnout, causing high turnover in church staff roles. The post Revitalizing Solutions For Pastoral Burnout appeared first on Church Growth Magazine.| Church Growth Magazine
Why are great men being canceled? We live in a world where the heroes and warriors are being removed ... masculinity diminished. Every great culture is built on the character of its heroes and the courage of its warriors. And true of every great family - and every great church. A godless culture tries to […] The post Where Are the Warriors? appeared first on Church Growth Magazine.| Church Growth Magazine
America’s largest biblical banking institution, Christian Community Credit Union (CCCU), is offering a menu of competitive certificate of deposits (CD) worth up to 5.25% to pastors and their ministries. The post Empower Your Ministry’s Growth appeared first on Church Growth Magazine.| Church Growth Magazine
In the ever-evolving landscape of American Christianity, a significant paradigm shift has been underway in recent years. Church revitalization has emerged as the new face of church planting. This transformation is driven by a complex interplay of factors, including shifting demographics, resource constraints, and a deeper appreciation for the untapped potential within existing congregations. In this […] The post Demographics Prove Church Revitalization is Necessary appeared first on Church...| Church Growth Magazine
The generation of young men and fathers in our churches today has no “seed” of the Gospel. For most people under 30 worldwide, neither Grandma nor Grandpa nor friends nor any authority figure was in the Church or ascribed to a biblical worldview. How do Christian men grow when starting from such a deficit? Even […] The post 5 Ways to KILL Your Men’s Ministry appeared first on Church Growth Magazine.| Church Growth Magazine
While proclaiming the need to accept ourselves and demanding recognition of being “born this way,” today’s culture increasingly and hypocritically teaches children to be dissatisfied with how they were created. In particular, our society emasculates men and vilifies manhood and even calls masculinity “toxic.” We have a biblical model of men as providers and hunters, […] The post The Test of Lionhood appeared first on Church Growth Magazine.| Church Growth Magazine
As a tense world watches with apprehension while wars and turmoil escalate, Christians have a prime opportunity to bring an infusion of the good news of grace. Here is an opportunity to refocus your family, your team, your church, and community on the purpose of church and the outcome of true Christian grace. The outspoken […] The post Reinvigorate Your Congregation’s Passion for God’s Grace appeared first on Church Growth Magazine.| Church Growth Magazine
Mental Health and the Church. By including mental health education, churches are better positioned to take care of today’s needs and meet the needs of future generations. The post The New Frontier: Mental Health and the Church appeared first on Church Growth Magazine.| Church Growth Magazine
“Why do we have video production?” “What’s the point of using cameras?” “Streaming online is expensive, and less people attend in person. Why should we do it?” These are the questions I received from the head of the live production team at a church I visited. We were taking a brief tour of their building. […] The post The Church Online: 5 Ways to Demonstrate Church Relevance appeared first on Church Growth Magazine.| Church Growth Magazine
How do you pastor people when they're not just the only believers in their family; they’re the first Christian for generations? For the first time in American history, we have a generation without Christian parents or grandparents. Many of the people — especially the youth — who give their lives to Jesus in the church […] The post 10 Ways to Pastor First-Generation Believers appeared first on Church Growth Magazine.| Church Growth Magazine
Today’s church staffing includes passionate young adults who have the potential to shape and grow churches. By understanding their priorities, pastors and other church leaders can encourage their gifts. The post 5 Truths to Lead Gen Z in the Workforce appeared first on Church Growth Magazine.| Church Growth Magazine
By fostering a spirit of generosity, you can uncover multiple streams of income to grow your church The post 10 Reasons Church Members Do Not Give appeared first on Church Growth Magazine.| Church Growth Magazine
Church leaders should make a plan to disciple people strategically, so congregants find their purpose and experience a greater sense of spiritual maturity. The post 5 Questions for Building a Simple, Effective Discipleship Program appeared first on Church Growth Magazine.| Church Growth Magazine
Rest, discipleship, and integrity lay at the heart of healthy, growing churches. Pastors and church leaders can enhance their effectiveness by paying attention to changing needs. The post What Do People (like You) REALLY Need? appeared first on Church Growth Magazine.| Church Growth Magazine
Building a church starts with a genuine love for unchurched people. By spending time with lost people, pastors can share the Gospel and impact lives through purposeful outreach to the community. The post Why You Need to Think Like a Fish appeared first on Church Growth Magazine.| Church Growth Magazine
Pastors who want to grow churches should create an atmosphere of trust and respect within their community — always saying “no” to gossip. The post 3 Rules to Stop Church Gossip appeared first on Church Growth Magazine.| Church Growth Magazine
Practicing Sabbath rest renews and refocuses pastors, especially those who are tired of life and ministry. By embracing biblical rhythms of work and rest, pastors can minister from a place of peace as they grow churches. The post Restore Your Soul (and Avoid Burnout) appeared first on Church Growth Magazine.| Church Growth Magazine
How to Acquire Your Best Answer for 2023: Perseverance The post 6 Steps to Getting Your Number One Need appeared first on Church Growth Magazine.| Church Growth Magazine
One of the top qualities of a leader is the ability to make solid decisions. A few practical tips can help you with growing a church. The post 4 Strategies for Combating Decision Fatigue appeared first on Church Growth Magazine.| Church Growth Magazine
Pastors can correct faulty assumptions about the church by responding with wisdom and a renewed commitment to biblical teaching, Christian evangelism, and grace-filled community outreach. The post The Church Has an Image Problem appeared first on Church Growth Magazine.| Church Growth Magazine
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
Growing churches in a changing culture means that pastors must make a plan, pivoting to meet the needs with biblical vision and passion. The post The Church in North America is Changing. Are You Ready? 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
Pastors should foster spiritual maturity as they grow churches. By integrating simple storytelling techniques, they can teach their people to love and apply God’s Word. The post Crafting a Memorable Sermon with Simple Storytelling Techniques appeared first on Church Growth Magazine.| Church Growth Magazine
Practicing Sabbath rest renews and refocuses pastors, especially those who are tired of life and ministry. By embracing biblical rhythms of work and rest, pastors can minister from a place of peace as they grow churches. The post How to Sabbath as a Pastor 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
Church growth occurs when pastors and other church leaders make a plan to engage people through Christian evangelism, effective community outreach, and discipleship ministry. The post “Free Kittens” are Never Free appeared first on Church Growth Magazine.| Church Growth Magazine
Church leaders can make a plan to promote trust, cooperation, and growth that bridges the gap between generations, especially within their church staff. The post Bridging the Generation Gap appeared first on Church Growth Magazine.| Church Growth Magazine
Although many women have stopped going to church, pastors and other church leaders can reach out in love, identify underlying issues, make a plan to engage women, and foster growth. The post 6 Reasons Women Leave the Church — and How to Encourage Them to Return appeared first on Church Growth Magazine.| Church Growth Magazine
Pastors need to increase their skills in technology for outreach to the community, and in disciple-making skills in 2023. The post Survey Results: In 2023, Pastors Need Skills in Disciple Making & Technology appeared first on Church Growth Magazine.| Church Growth Magazine
Building a church requires extraordinary vision and discipline. Pastors can take charge of their busy lives by taking charge of their schedules. The post 7 Steps to Work Productively (and Avoid Burnout!) 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
Church leaders can help people unite around the unchanging truth of God’s Word. By standing on the truth, pastors can grow churches that are healthy, compassionate, and effective. The post Handling Political Divisions in a Digital Age appeared first on Church Growth Magazine.| Church Growth Magazine
Pastors and church leaders are incredibly busy, but by prioritizing relationships, they can lead their people in peace, health, and grace. The post Prioritizing Relationships 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
Church staffing requires wisdom and patience. By asking relevant, open-ended questions, leaders can find qualified individuals to serve while growing a church. The post Top Tips for Church Staffing Interviews appeared first on Church Growth Magazine.| Church Growth Magazine
The internet can be used for good or mischief. By using a little wisdom, humor, and self-control, pastors can social media to grow a church. The post Watching Every Idle Word appeared first on Church Growth Magazine.| Church Growth Magazine
By making a plan with your budget, you can extend your community outreach and experience steady church growth. The post 7 Things to Check in Your Annual Church Budget appeared first on Church Growth Magazine.| Church Growth Magazine
Church growth depends largely on effective digital strategies for outreach and discipleship, including podcasts, blogs, and user-generated content. The post 3 Simple, High-Potential Tools for an Effective Digital Strategy appeared first on Church Growth Magazine.| Church Growth Magazine
Church leaders can enhance their outreach to the community by partnering with World Food Bank to feed the hungry. The post The Hunger Solution: Your Church Can Help appeared first on Church Growth Magazine.| Church Growth Magazine
Young pastors can discover life-changing treasures by building relationships with seasoned individuals in their congregation. Mentorship is a key to spiritual maturity. The post Why Every Young Pastor Needs an Older Mentor appeared first on Church Growth Magazine.| Church Growth Magazine
Christian leadership should be life-giving, not suck the life out of us! By recognizing the warning signs, pastors and church leaders can avoid burnout while growing a church. The post 9 Signs You’re Suffering from Toxic Productivity appeared first on Church Growth Magazine.| Church Growth Magazine
Pastors and church leaders can thrive as they grow churches. By balancing prayer, rest, renewal, relationships, and work, they can find health and peace. The post 5 Essential Areas to Check Up On 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
Church leaders can solve church staffing problems if they make a plan in advance for how to deal with challenges and by setting healthy, appropriate limits. The post 6 Ways to View Real and Imagined Boundaries 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
One way to grow a church during the holidays is to help people slow down. By focusing on outreach to the community, churches can attract new people as they minister to real needs. The post 4 Ways Your Church Can Help People Simplify Christmas appeared first on Church Growth Magazine.| Church Growth Magazine
Pastors should learn about the new federal grant eligibility requirements. Most churches qualify for post-pandemic employee credits. The post Pandemic Relief Funds for Churches appeared first on Church Growth Magazine.| Church Growth Magazine
Growing a church is stressful, but it doesn’t have to be debilitating. By remembering who they are and their unique call, pastors can develop resilience while working in ministry. The post How to be Resilient appeared first on Church Growth Magazine.| Church Growth Magazine
Christian leadership includes women, and growing churches make a plan for ongoing, effective leadership training. The post 9 Ridiculously Practical Ways to Empower Female Leaders appeared first on Church Growth Magazine.| Church Growth Magazine
Christmas is the best time to activate the church invite! Focus on outreach to the community. The results? Church growth! The post 11 Ways to Make Christmas Your Best Outreach of the Year appeared first on Church Growth Magazine.| Church Growth Magazine
A church’s discipleship ministry must be committed to a person’s long-term growth. Pastors can encourage their teams to slow down as they walk new believers through a life-changing lessons that lead to spiritual maturity. The post How Long Does It Take to Make a Disciple? appeared first on Church Growth Magazine.| Church Growth Magazine
Pastors can grow churches by teaching people to embrace missional living, which starts with availability, intentionality, and presence. The post 3 Key Rhythms of a Thriving Missional Life appeared first on Church Growth Magazine.| Church Growth Magazine
Going to church need not be a disheartening experience! By confronting fear, exclusivity, and rigidity, pastors can grow churches that honor God and bless others. The post What Makes a Church Toxic? appeared first on Church Growth Magazine.| Church Growth Magazine
Set Boundaries and Save Your Sanity | By Carey Nieuwhof Building a church shouldn’t come at the expense of your health, family, or soul. Wise pastors learn to set boundaries, freeing them to lead with grace and spiritual maturity. So, you’re busy. Welcome to the club. For too many of us, busy now means working […] The post 7 Practical Tips to Help You Stop Working 7 Days a Week appeared first on Church Growth Magazine.| Church Growth Magazine
The key to healthy church growth is consistent, Bible-based preaching. Charles Spurgeon knew that preaching was foundational to church relevance, shaping discipleship ministry and outreach to the community. The post How Preaching Shapes the Church appeared first on Church Growth Magazine.| Church Growth Magazine
Building a Church with Facilities that Say, “Welcome!” The post 4 Ways Your Church Lobby Can Help Build a Culture of Radical Hospitality appeared first on Church Growth Magazine.| Church Growth Magazine
If your staff is overwhelmed, frustrated, or prone to gossip, it’s time to evaluate your organization’s culture. Learn how to make lasting changes that lead to church growth! The post 10 Signs Your Organization’s Culture is Toxic appeared first on Church Growth Magazine.| Church Growth Magazine
Why Focusing on “Inputs” is Better than Focusing on “Outcomes” The post 3 Secrets to Leading Yourself appeared first on Church Growth Magazine.| Church Growth Magazine
How to Teach the 6 Principles of Spiritual Maturity Growing a church means implementing a solid discipleship ministry. Pastors can to lead their congregants to spiritual maturity by helping them see people as image bearers of Christ, by choosing to bless others, by tearing down walls, and by preserving unity. | By Alejandro Mandes Today’s […] The post Valuing Diversity and Unity appeared first on Church Growth Magazine.| Church Growth Magazine
Christian Leadership Depends on Calling ⎯ and Competency Let’s find a path to raise up non-traditional leaders to be church planters and pastors. Together, we can grow churches and see people unite for the cause of Christ. | Ed Stetzer Building and growing a church depends on competency, not certification. Here’s why. The desire to […] The post Why Lay People Can (and Should) Plant Churches appeared first on Church Growth Magazine.| Church Growth Magazine
5 Ways that Growing Churches Boost Volunteerism Volunteers are the heart of Christian ministry. From the church mission statement to church projects and outreach to the community, volunteers are key. Learn how to develop your church’s volunteer base. | By William Vanderbloemen So much happens in the church throughout the year. Small groups, weekly worship services, […] The post How to Recruit & Retain Volunteers appeared first on Church Growth Magazine.| Church Growth Magazine
4 Ways Church Leaders Can Respond to Crisis Growing churches care about their communities. When a crisis hits, church pastors who engage in leadership training will have a plan. By equipping people to respond with compassion and practical assistance, you can be a light to your community. | By Tom Pounder As much as we would […] The post Help Your Community Cope with Tragedy appeared first on Church Growth Magazine.| Church Growth Magazine
Practical Steps for Church Leaders to Minister to People in Crisis Pastors and church leaders have the daunting task of ministering to congregants who still suffer the aftershocks of COVID. This story is all too common, but when godly people unite to serve, churches experience transformation change — one person at a time. | By […] The post 6 Ways to Help People Through the Aftershocks of the Pandemic appeared first on Church Growth Magazine.| Church Growth Magazine
Make a Plan, Starting with 5 Simple Questions Although culture is changing, pastors and church leaders can take comfort in knowing that the mission itself has not changed. By determining how to meet needs in new ways, they can minister to people who are broken and tired of life. | by Tony Morgan Although the […] The post Simple Shifts: Are the Changes Your Church Needs to Make Really That Big? appeared first on Church Growth Magazine.| Church Growth Magazine
A Simple Biblical Model to Teach Your Team Just 5 simple principles. This concise lesson is ideal to teach your team about disciple-making. Adapted from How to Save the World: Disciplemaking Made Simple | by Alice Matagora. If Jesus’ disciple-making was a focal point of his time on earth, we should probably pay attention to […] The post Five Disciple-Making Patterns Jesus Used appeared first on Church Growth Magazine.| Church Growth Magazine
Growing churches help their people unite around the local community, serving neighbors and sharing the love of Jesus. The post Impact Your Community and Your Church Will Grow appeared first on Church Growth Magazine.| Church Growth Magazine
Leadership development includes validating members of the church’s tech team. Church leaders can empower their staff and volunteers by recognizing their work as ministry. The post Tech + The Great Commission = Transformed Lives appeared first on Church Growth Magazine.| Church Growth Magazine
Church leaders can grow a church by cultivating spiritual maturity through Christian evangelism, discipleship, and outreach to the community. The post Three Goals Every Church Must Have appeared first on Church Growth Magazine.| Church Growth Magazine
Effective Christian leadership flows from a healthy (and regular) assessment of one’s strengths and weaknesses. The post The 5 Temptations of a Struggling Leader appeared first on Church Growth Magazine.| Church Growth Magazine
Pastors and other church leaders can respond to needs AND share the gospel of hope. Learn how to share the gospel in times of crisis. The post Sharing The Gospel In Times Of Crisis appeared first on Church Growth Magazine.| Church Growth Magazine
When church leaders learn to care for their soul and engage people from a heart of wisdom and grace, they begin to see real church growth as people flourish. The post 5 Key Principles Every Leader Should Master appeared first on Church Growth Magazine.| Church Growth Magazine
Many people who have not affiliated with Christianity are searching for answers. Churches can engage the “nones” through friendship, one-on-one evangelism, and community outreach programs that encourage honest conversation. The post The Unaffiliated Are Not the Unreachable appeared first on Church Growth Magazine.| Church Growth Magazine
Real church growth begins as leaders learn to accept themselves, their calling, their assignment, and their congregation. The post 4 Layers of Acceptance Can Lead to Better Preaching appeared first on Church Growth Magazine.| Church Growth Magazine
