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Satan does not want people to become followers of Christ. He blinds them to the gospel until the Holy Spirit removes the scales from their eyes, often through our personal evangelism.
The multisite strategy is ingrained in the American church culture. While the majority of churches will never use a multisite strategy, they are no longer perceived as aberrations and outliers.
I’ve often lamented my failure to talk with my dad more frequently. You know how it is. You always think you have more time.
Have I become a legalistic and grumpy old man? Maybe. But hear me out.
I spent many years in a church tradition that viewed Sunday school as the only legitimate group model.
I pray, though, that I will avoid the temptation to see the various aspects of my church as a place where I can determine whether it meets my needs and gets my “like” affirmation.
I remember my surprise at the response to a book I wrote in 2001, Surprising Insights from the Unchurched. The fact that I remember something that took place almost a quarter of a century ago is a testament to its indelible mark on my memory.
Transfer growth is elusive these days. If churches are not growing by conversion or evangelistic growth, they probably are not growing at all.
In the midst of all the gloom and doom about the state of churches, I remain an obnoxious optimist.
"We can't find a pastor." It is a challenge to find a pastor, but it's also a new opportunity to look at how we "do church."
“Retirement” has different meanings for Baby Boomers. But, for most of us, retirement will not be of the rocking chair variety, at least not initially.
A 30-day turnaround for a church, or a quick fix does not exist. But, Thom Rainer shares why there's reason to offer hope to the church.
It is time to stop celebrating church transfer growth: a church answers research article shares what we should celebrate instead.
If you are a senior adult and find yourself disturbed by this conversation, please know that I am one of you.
While no numerical formula is perfect, I suggest church leaders look at this simple way of evaluating their churches’ growth or lack thereof.
Here are seven things that will take place in your church as the Baby Boom Generation dies.
I am attempting to quantify how many of those who claim the label of Christians are not really Christians. How many of them are CHRINOs, Christian in name only?
There is a rightful concern in many churches today about the relative age composition of active church members. In fact, one of the most frequent consultation requests we receive is “help my church get younger.”
Let’s look at that one key factor that most often determines success in church consultations. You might be surprised.
On the one hand, I am hopeful for local congregations. I continue to see God working in countless churches. On the other hand, I see numerous warnings, more than I can remember in my lifetime. I call those warnings “fault lines.”
This isn’t just another leadership book—it’s your invitation to discover how Christ-centered questions can transform the way you lead and live. Packed with real stories and timeless wisdom, it shows you how to grow your influence, deepen your faith, and lead with the same life-changing impact Jesus did.
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