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One Surprising Cause for Declining Church Numbers

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.

When We Savor God’s Word

The godliest, Spirit-filled leaders I know have the Word of God dripping from their lips. They live in the Word—and it’s noticeable. That’s what would happen in our lives if the Word truly were sweet to us.

10 Things You Need to Know About Future Church

With the increase of remote work and digital communications, the yearning for in-person connections is growing. The church is the place such connections are meant to take place.

How Helpful Is a Conversion Ratio?

One way of determining evangelistic health is through a metric called conversion ratio. This ratio tells you how many people in your church it takes to win one person for Christ.

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.

Prayer: A Key to Sharing the Gospel

We cannot, in our own power, somehow change the heart of a non-believer. We sow and water the seed, but it is God who gives the increase (1 Cor. 3:7).

Which Younger Generation Is More Likely to Walk Into Your Church?

While almost a third of this younger generation does not claim a particular religion (the “nones”), they attend religious services at a slightly higher rate than their Millennial and Gen X parents.

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.