They maintain an insider-focus. The senior pastor does all the ministry. They value busyness over relationships. Everyone has a vote. They are unwilling to move to two services. The teaching doesn’t provide life application.

Christmas Ministry Opportunities Today I am bringing back the idea that we always talk about this time if year. See if you can: Provide free family photos for Christmas cards Free baby sitting for Christmas shoppers Free gift wrapping Heavenly Hot Dogs...

Studies indicate that between 75% to 90% of people will visit your website before your physical location. Others indicate that people will visit over one dozen church websites before visiting a church’s physical location.

One of the things you need to ask yourself as you look at your church family is “what do we have?” What talents are available in my congregation. As its not officially the holiday season, do you have a photographer?

Today I talk about a “Traditional” service and was surprised at how confused I was when I left the service. The entire thing was scripted (no room for the holy spirit to improvise), and it just seemed “cold.

Tony Morgan’s Trends in Growing Churches Tony is the Chief Strategic Officer and founder of The Unstuck Group. He’s a consultant, leadership coach and writer who helps churches get unstuck and have a bigger impact.

I recently appeared on the 200 churches podcast (a great podcast for people in churches of 200 members or less). I talk about the differences between small and mega churches as I attend both. Jeff and Johnny are great guys who have a passion for minist...

Howard Stern is a Shock Jock known for his revealing interviews and comments. He loved to push the envelope while on terrestrial radio. He was fined by the FCC while at the same time being umber one in multiple markets across the USA. Eventually he was gi

Today we look at an article from Perry Noble that I found in Outreach Magazine - 1. They have leaders that lead! - 2. A desperation for God’s power! - 3. They believe that greater things are in store. - 4. They are full of ordinary people. - 5.

Today I read an article from Outreach Magazine of a few churches who were struggling and have turned things around. Churches mentioned: The Summit Church Heart of the Valley Christian Fellowship New Hope Community Church Dellrose United Methodist Churc...