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Scott McConnell: The State of Discipleship

Discover where disciples in your church are in their journey. Then design paths to encourage progress toward biblical outcomes.

The Deity of Christ is the Heart of the Gospel

People had only to look at Jesus to see God.

The Easter Illusion

Easter exposes the gap between attendance and belonging, between membership and engagement, between connection and discipleship.

More Than Friendliness How Smaller Churches Can Get Church Hospitality for Guests Right

Many churches believe they are friendly, but too few demonstrate true church hospitality for guests. The problem is friendliness is often directed internally.

How to Avoid the 5 Biggest Mistakes Pastors Make on Sundays

The things that keep us from being at our best when people need us

Ministering in Our Increasingly Multiethnic Cities

The church must pay attention to the shifting demographics of our cities.

Where It All Begins Shifts to Make for a Return to Disciple Making

The church grows up into maturity as each part is working properly, building itself up in love, which requires a return to disciple making.

10 Tips on Getting to Know Your Community

Even if you disagree politically with the leaders, develop friendships with them; you need to know these influencers in your community. They can be reservoirs of information about past community struggles, current needs, and future plans when getting to know your community.

Reaching the ‘Hopeless Generation’

Hope for the loneliest generation

Which Weekends Have the Lowest Attendance?

Hunting and fishing season can adversely affect church attendance. Deer season was mentioned most frequently.

Answering Next-Gen Questions About Faith

The next generation has questions about faith and the church we should be paying attention to.