How Pastors Can Build Friendships With Non-Christians
Only 53% of pastors intentionally build friendships with non-Christians. Discover four practical ways to develop meaningful relationships and create opportunities to share your faith.
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How Ada Bible Church Sustains Growth Through Leadership
As Ada Bible Church approaches its 50th anniversary, Executive Pastor Joe Hays reflects on the steady leadership, biblical teaching and strong relationships that have shaped its growth—and why embracing innovation is essential to its future.
How Churches Can Prepare the Next Generation of Leaders
The future of the church depends on more than preserving what worked in the past. Carrie Williams explores how church leaders can empower emerging leaders, strengthen discipleship and build a church the next generation can lead.
Joby Martin: Why “Pace Is a Myth” and Faithfulness Wins
Joby Martin never planned to lead a megachurch. The founder of The Church of Eleven22 explains why faithfulness, not fruitfulness, defines finishing well in ministry.
How Fast-Growing Churches Help Other Churches Thrive
From mentoring pastors to sharing ministry resources, fast-growing churches are helping other congregations thrive. Their stories show how collaboration, generosity and a kingdom-first mindset can strengthen churches and expand their collective impact.
How Churches Can Respond to the Loneliness Epidemic
America’s loneliness epidemic presents a powerful missional opportunity for churches. By prioritizing relationships, small groups and collaborative leadership, congregations can help people find belonging and grow in faith.
How Summit Christian Church Is Growing by Welcoming Everyone
At Summit Christian Church in Sparks, Nevada, newcomers are invited to bring their doubts, baggage and hurts. That belong-before-you-believe culture is fueling growth and changing lives.
How Christian Leaders Can Grow, Thrive and Finish Well
Christian leadership is a lifelong journey of growth, health and multiplication. Understanding the seasons of a leader’s life can help us thrive now and finish well.
Worthington Christian Church: Rediscovering Identity for Growth
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
Stay on Mission: How Skyline Is Experiencing Growth Through Evangelism and Discipleship
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.
