To Revitalize or to Replant?
Should some churches seeking revitalization think about replanting instead?
Author: Thom Rainer
Why Dying Churches Close Their DoorsFor Good
The majority of American churches were in decline prior to the pandemic. COVID accelerated and exacerbated the decline. Dying churches are in denial. Their leaders and members simply do not realize how little time is left before they must close their church.
How Church Members Hurt Pastors
A number of pastors said that they get complaints about something they did or did not do, and they have no idea when or if this alleged offense took place, showing how church members hurt pastors.
The Top 10 Lowest-Attended Sundays: Does Your Church Follow the Pattern?
We’ve ranked the top 10 lowest-attended Sundays based on feedback from over 400 church leaders to help you plan your ministry year more effectively.
One Surprising Cause for Declining Church Numbers: Stopped Believing Religion Teachings
There are two alarming data points in our studies. First, churches are rapidly abandoning evangelism. Second, church members are steadily denying the essentials of the Christian faith because they stopped believing religion teachings.
10 Things You Need to Know About the Future of Work at Church
The future of work at church is changing rapidly due to remote work and digital communications, but the yearning for in-person connections remains strong, making the church a vital place for community.
How Committed Are You to the Local Church?
God gave us the local church as his plan A for his mission on earth, and he did not give us a plan B. The local church is just that important.
How Can You Support Your Tired Pastor?
Don’t ask your pastor to make every decision. Most pastors are “decision weary.” Unless the issue is critical, see if you can find solutions other than going to the pastor with the problem or need.
5 Things to Consider When Services Have Smaller Church Gatherings
Does your church publish attendance for all members to see? This question might cause a level of concern regarding smaller church gatherings. We know that fewer churches publish attendance records than at any point in the past few decades.
Why You Can Believe in the Power of Prayer
Ultimately, we approach God with complete humility because he is God and we are not. He is the Creator; we are the creation. Indeed, we approach him with a posture of total humility and lack of pride because God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble (James 4:6), highlighting the power of prayer.