Megachurch

Cross Church: The Courage to Step Out

Pastor Jaime Loya was intent on spiritual truths becoming a reality in the lives of everyday people. Hearing a message on a Sunday morning is meaningless if that message is not lived out all week long.

A Community Cornerstone

The valuable partnerships the church has with its community have made it a household name in the area.

The Counterintuitive Truth About Multisite Campuses

Church consumers tend to bounce when a church goes through a tough time. Based on casual observation, it does not seem that a campus with a pastor on a screen attracts more “church consumers” than a large church with an incredible facility.

15 Bizarre Excuses Real People Made for Missing Church

Thom Rainer: "What do peanut butter, girlfriends and Rambo the dog have in common?"

Why You Should Speak up for Your Pastor

"People who find fault with the pastor never hesitate to voice their opinion. What if the rest of us spoke up in his or her support?"

An Unexpected but Biblical Truth About Christian Giving

"It’s just like the lost who, upon receiving such a great salvation, tend to overflow with joy and generosity."

Does Your Church Suffer From ‘Close to the Pastor’ Syndrome?

"A wonky dynamic in which long-time members feel they need open, unfettered access to their pastor at all times."

Breaking Church-Growth Barriers: Build a Bigger Leadership Table

Ed Stetzer: “Our goals must reflect a community of making disciples and exerting cultural influence.”

5 Mistakes Churches Make When Hiring

"It’s far better to wait than to make the wrong hire. You are not looking for a perfect person, but you do want the right person."

9 Changes Dying Churches Must Make Immediately

"Around 200 churches will close this week, maybe more. The pace will accelerate unless we make some dramatic changes."

When Should the Church Make Political Statements?

"The church has been given a specific mission, and getting mired in the secondary questions of politics can divert our mission."