6 Secrets of Turnaround Churches
Thom Rainer offers a list of common characteristics of churches who reversed their decline and found new life.
Leadership
Where Is Your Focus?
Why an outward focus is essential—even if you lose some attendees in the process.
Is Your Church Stuck? Maybe It’s Time to Rock the Boat
Tony Morgan: When churches become inward focused, they start to die.
Surprised by Growth
Bobby Gruenewald: “If we can accomplish it in our own strength, it’s not big enough.”
6 Ways to Follow Up with First-Time Guests
These steps will help your church connect with new people and bring them back.
12 Culture Trends You Can’t Afford to Ignore
Leaders who are willing to reconsider the methods to preserve the mission are usually the ones who succeed long term.
Hard Work, Huge Faith
Brad Powell: “It takes faith to get out in front and actually lead instead of playing to the whims and will of the crowd.”
God’s Glory and Grandma’s Traditions
Steven Furtick: What you hold up as a tool for transformation today can easily become an idol of tradition tomorrow.
Deep and Wide: How Your Church Can Pursue Both
Depth without width and width without depth — you can't have one without the other and make strong disciples.
Lead Well—At Home
One great ministry challenge is to serve in a way that values, affirms and protects our children.
