When Worthington Christian Church (WCC) in Columbus, Ohio, marked its 50th anniversary in fall 2025, Lead Minister Austin Seevers wanted the milestone to spark movement in the church. So instead of simply celebrating the past, he invited the congregation to rediscover it—and, in doing so, rediscover themselves. The season became a catalyst for reflection and … Continued
Jeremy McGarity has seen church growth from both sides—as a church planter and as the pastor of an established congregation. At Skyline Church, he is emphasizing relational evangelism, discipleship and a culture of invitation to help people take their next step toward Christ.
Both the pastor and the congregation must recognize that the pastor’s highest-leverage work must focus on sharing ministry by developing leaders who can in turn care for and develop others. This realization is simultaneously liberating and threatening: liberating because it means a way forward exists; threatening because it requires a fundamental change for both pastors and congregations. Pastors must shift their own self-understanding, and congregations must change the fundamental expectations they have of their pastors.
CityLife Church in Melbourne, Australia, is cultivating a culture of multiplication by empowering campuses, developing leaders and reproducing disciples and churches.
First Baptist Church in Fernandina Beach, Florida, is growing by embracing conversation, biblical teaching, traditional worship and its historic identity.
Maryland Community Church has grown for 100 years by staying focused on people, empowering the next generation and meeting the needs of its community.
Burnout isn't the price of working hard — it's the slow erosion of a soul disconnected from Jesus. Here are three rhythms that help ministry leaders flourish instead of fade.
Parkway Fellowship Church in Texas has grown from a small church plant to two locations by staying ahead of growth while helping people take their next steps in following Christ.
Church attendance and activity tell only part of the story. Learn how churches can measure discipleship and create a scoreboard focused on developing and sending disciple-makers.
Near the University of Delaware, The Journey Church has built its identity on being "a real church for real people." Through a culture of invitation, intentional outreach to young men, and community service via its Code Red ministry, the church has drawn in college students, veterans, and families alike—offering not just Sunday services, but genuine belonging.
