Wednesday's Catch: 'Why Churches Die' And More

Why Churches Die
Why are churches dying? There are pretty common reasons why churches die. Some are so sick that they are a few years, perhaps just months, from death. But too many refuse to do anything. Any potential and dramatic turnaround will not take place because these churches do nothing.

This article was originally posted on Church Answers in 2017, eight years ago. In that space of time the reasons that churches die have not changed. The church where I was leading services and preaching at that time has closed its doors. Its congregation was unwilling to make the changes it needed to make to thrive instead of dying.

Why Your Church Will Die Within Five Years
We see a very clear pattern in place with dying churches. I hope these five observations can help you and your church move toward thriving instead of dying.

5 Reasons Why You Have an Apathetic Church Congregation
There are many reasons for a church to have an apathetic congregation, but we’re suggesting five below that will have a far-reaching impact for the better if you can overcome them in your congregation.

Four Off-the-Wall Actions That Are Highly Effective for Attendance Growth
A church’s growth is the work of the Holy Spirit, but God uses different methodologies for different seasons. Jess and Thom examine four of the most effective actions that growing churches of all sizes are taking today. You probably don’t hear much about these four.

Why We Can No Longer Define Worship Styles
While some churches continue rounds of ungodly worship wars, more churches don’t have worship wars because it’s difficult to impossible to define a position or style to defend or attack. Jess and Thom examine the reasons behind this blessing.

The Ten Commandments of Worship Slides
Your screen content is one of the most visible venues for everyone in your church. It’s worth the effort and time to make your worship slides and screen content impactful.

Encouraging Your Congregation to Sing
Every worship leader faces the same challenge: How do you help your congregation move from passive listening to active singing? Forget gimmicks or manipulation. Try these strategies based on fundamental principles and the unique character of your local congregation.

Six Ways to Improve Your Church’s Prayer Meeting
How do we make our prayer meeting engaging and edifying? Here are six thigs that Charles Spurgeon learned from leading prayer meetings.

You Are God’s Child, But Don’t Mistake Intimacy for Frivolity
Calling God “Abba” is meant to emphasize intimacy, not frivolity. There is a great difference between those two things.