What should you do when a church is in declineIt should be noted this is a more difficult post to write. There are no cookie-cutter solutions for reversing a church in decline. Churches have unique characteristics, because they have different people. They are different reasons which cause decline. It could be anything from poor leadership, to being locked into the traditions of men or simply a change in population in the community. It’s difficult to copy what someone else has done, because…
For sure, there are no guarantees. But we have heard from many change leaders who have found these approaches to be highly effective. Leading change is difficult. Leading change wisely is best.
We go a long way to make people comfortable at church – heating, padded seats, ample room, proper sound equipment, kids and nursery programs so parents can be distraction free, seeker sensiti…
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It can be scary to witness to the Christian faith! Jesus’ frank witness to who He was got Him crucified. Sometimes, we need to tell the truth, even if it is ...
The perks of going to church are manifold. In addition to music and preaching, many people find a sense of community at the churches they attend. And that’s just as…
My tribute to those who feel left behind when you don’t recognize your own church anymore.
In this practical guide, pastors Mark Dever and Paul Alexander have compiled a practical handbook for pastors and church leaders on how to build a healthy church grounded in the gospel.
Growing up, I just figured that everybody’s church was exactly like mine. In my head, anybody who was going to church on a Sunday morning was sitting in