All the church had to do in the past was turn on the lights and unlock the doors, and people would come. That season in the church’s life has shifted, but many churches have not changed with the times. Long before the pandemic, the church in North America was in a season of decline, and those numbers have accelerated since 2020. Instead of looking backward, the church should begin to look outward as it revamps how it reconnects with the community.
3 Keys to Effectively Connect with New Guests
In our work consulting with hundreds of churches, we’ve found some common practices that can help you make a successful, lasting connection with a new guest....
Understanding Why the “Know Your Community” Report Is So Popular
Thom provides a high-level overview of the Know Your Community report. He looks at the factors that have led to its rapid growth.
A Great Source of Information for Religious Data by County
If you have never read The Association of Religious Data Archives, you need to watch or listen to this podcast by Thom.
5 Negative Church-Leader Mindsets About Funding
As church leaders, there is a connection between our beliefs on generosity, fundraising, funding, giving, and what happens in our churches. We must identify inherently negative ways of thinking and replace these thoughts with the mindset God desires of us. These negative mindsets can creep in over time, without us even realizing it.
The Case for Engaging in Prayer
At all times we ought to pray. We ought–that’s the imperative of prayer. Not faint--that’s the alternative to prayer.
What Is God Up To?
Ceilia Bernhardt shares what she has come to know about God's ways.
10 Reasons Why Your Children’s Ministry Is Not Growing
Is your children’s ministry stuck? No matter what you do, you just can’t seem to grow. You are not alone. The vast majority of children’s ministries are plateaued. What is causing this? Let’s look at 10 reasons why your children’s ministry is not growing. See if you can identify with any of these.
How to Rehab a Biased Heart
What we need most isn’t better information. We need a radical reorientation toward the person of Jesus.
4 Reasons Volunteering Within the Church Is Crucial
We are all inspired by stories of personal sacrifice, but too often this boldness doesn’t translate into volunteering in the local church.
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