Megachurch

Quay Church: Sled Dogs Over Show Dogs

The area’s unique demographics—theme park employees, young professionals, retirees and tourism workers—have led to a congregation with an eclectic mix of people.

Gateway Fellowship Church: Building Community

The key is establishing real community, authentic friendships and a true relationship with the Lord.

Community Christian Church: A Warm Welcome

When people visit Community and decide to stay, Pastor John Scott says, it’s because of the worship, the teaching, the children’s ministry and, most importantly, the feeling of belonging.

The Style of Your Church Doesn’t Matter (So Stop Judging)

"No wonder this world is often turned off by followers of Jesus. Lord, keep us from becoming Pharisees."

10 Lessons for (Not Just) Younger Church Leaders

"If we desire personal growth, we have to get around people who are or have already been where we wish to go."

8 Questions to Evaluate the Health of Your Church

"It’s easy to get so busy that you don’t take the time to evaluate your ministry. But evaluation is how you get better."

Bryan Sands: ‘Singleness Doesn’t Make You a Second-Class Citizen in the Church’

"The apostle Paul said, 'I wish that all would be like me—single—so that they could devote themselves to ministry.'"

7 Steps to Overcome Church Hurt

"Most people in the church have been hurt by the church at some point in their lives."

10 Tough Pieces of Advice Pastors Have Trouble Receiving

"Bigger is not better. Newer is not cooler. God has you at your church at this time for a reason. Find joy in that reality."

10 Rights a Godly Leader Must Give Up

"Jesus demonstrated this on the cross. Redemption was ever so costly—and so is kingdom-oriented leadership."

Church Human Resources: 3 Important Considerations

“Setting up and implementing a strategic HR plan for your new church isn’t an unspiritual aspect or an afterthought.”