Five key reasons horizontal growth is important.
Here are some examples, ideas and cautions.
On average, a church will stop growing at 15 years old—unless renewal comes.
What’s holding you back?
Are you more of a supervisor or a coach?
However, “the foolishness of God is wiser than human wisdom” (1 Corinthians 1:25).
Is this a priority? Chris Hodges, Senior Pastor at the Church of the Highlands in Birmingham, Alabama, shares a personal story that has changed the way he thinks about his vision for ministry and life.
The Church was made for action. It was born for battle.
So much has been written on leadership, yet the concept of leadership often remains vague and unclear.
We can say, “That’s easy!” when the task at hand aligns with the abilities and talents God has blessed us with.
Church growth looks like the typical pastor’s nemesis.
Once you’re a leader with a vision from God of what should be, it’s on to step two. Get mean.
To make wise decisions, it’s important to have the right information.
How to turn your church toward an outward focus.
If your church is either struggling deeply or just plain stagnant, it needs revitalization.
You have to do more than bemoan the lack of lay involvement—you need a leadership strategy to fix it.
How does great preaching lead to problems?
No matter your vocation, position in life or size of your ministry if you are a leader, you probably face this same curse.
Could be considered the most painful process in ministry.
Is strategic planning biblical?
