Warning Signs of Church Decline: Three Indicators Your Church Might Be in Trouble
Warning signs of church decline reveal that every church that has declined has had a mission, but they failed to follow it.
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5 Ways to See Potential in Church Decline
It takes time to rebound from decline. In the face of potential in church decline, a slow, steady rebound happens to most churches.
Closing a Ministry: A Leader’s Guide to Reassessing and Adapting
Ministry is not about keeping a ministry for ministry's sake but serving the current and future needs of the community, and sometimes that means letting go of something loved to see the value in the next season of ministry in the church's life. This article discusses closing a ministry thoughtfully and helps leaders navigate the transition with compassion and clarity.
Disagree and Commit
Teams are built on trust and are central to honest discussions with those in the room when the decision is made. Disagree and commit can guide decisive, respectful collaboration.
Recreating a Healthy Church Culture
If God is to regain control of the local church, it will cost everyone something—from the pulpit to the pew—as we pursue a healthy church culture.
When Projects Take Precedence in Ministry: Ministry Priorities
God has not forsaken your local church and ministry. In this season of distraction from real ministry, focus on ministry priorities that empower you to get it done.
Does a Church Have to Die? A Path Forward for Renewal
In a time when churches face decline, Does a Church Have to Die is a question leaders wrestle with as they seek renewal through prayer and revitalization.
Tapping Into God’s Power
Tapping Into God's Power is reshaping how we rewire our vision by reconnecting with the power supply, God.
The Momentus Maintenance Challenge
Ministry is about strategic micro-steps moving forward inches at a time to accomplish a long-term goal.
Overcoming Isolation in Church Revitalization
Church revitalization is pressured packed and if a leader does not develop tools of renewal, they too will fall to the isolation in church revitalization that comes with leading.