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Most churches want to reach people, spread the Gospel, and to grow. So why is it that new people aren't showing up to your church like you hope and pray? Here are seven possible reasons: #1 – Your church isn't for them. I know you think everyone is welcome at your …
When Tony Dungy became the head coach of the NFL's Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the first thing he had to change a culture of losing. The culture of the locker room directly translated to the play on the field. Dungy didn’t need to simply cast vision for winning; he needed to create a …
As evangelistic methods shift in a post-Christian world, it’s important for churches to adjust their strategy. You see…many of our messages to the community are self-centered. They have an altruistic intent, but they are really about us and what we offer at OUR church. Check out our brand new series. You …
Stories aren’t just for children. If you’re a senior pastor or church leader, you need to tell stories to your church all of the time #1 – Giving Stories If you’re wondering what you should say just before you receive the offering in church, just tell a story. It could …
Some senior pastors obsess over numbers and trends. Others want to focus on leading and preaching and leave the metrics to someone else. Regardless of your style, if you’re the point leader of your church, you have a responsibility to know how things are going. It’s not a personality issue; it’s …
Facebook is one of the most useful tools a pastor or church leader can use to connect with people. But you can do so much more than share church announcements. Here are seven ways pastors can utilize Facebook to grow the church. #1 – Post Engaging Content One of the …
As a youth pastor, I never made a lot of money. I was not poor, nor was I broke, but I saved very little for retirement and never seemed to get ahead. Later, as a church planter, money was even tighter. Reflecting on nearly 20 years in working for local …
Do you have an upcoming special event or program? Are you getting ready to launch groups, recruit volunteers, or ask people to give online? Is there something on the calendar where it would be better if more people signed up? How to Increase Church Sign-ups Here are three insanely practical ideas …
Do you use connection cards in your service? They can be a great way for guests (and regulars) to communicate with the church or ask for more information. But most churches struggle to get new people to fill out these cards. That means you don't really know if they were …
A friend of mine had dinner with a pastor. The pastor was describing all that was happening in his church. He was particularly excited to share that the executive VP of a Fortune 500 company was attending. My friend replied, “that’s fantastic, is he serving in the church?” The pastor …
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