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.

Youth Ministry: It’s a Lot Like Chess

"Unfortunately, many youth pastors think youth ministry is more like checkers than chess."

5 Things Traditional Churches Do Well

"In my efforts to sound warnings, I can overlook the good things taking place in many traditional churches."

3 Big Mistakes to Avoid This Easter

"Let’s be candid: Merely extending an invitation to come back to church the following weekend is not enough."

How to Keep Your Church’s Message From Becoming White Noise

"Let’s communicate creatively so that our initiatives to expose people to the gospel do not become white noise."

3 Steps to a More Welcoming Youth Ministry

"Here are a few questions you should ask yourself about the 'welcome' feel of your youth ministry."

The One Church Strategy That Always Works

“Consider planting and building communities on mission, and let God build his church.”

5 Reasons Some Churches Never Grow

"Biblical membership is not about getting our perks, privileges and preferences. It’s about sacrificing self for the gospel."

Megachurch World: 6 Languages, 6 Congregations—One Church

“It is much easier to focus on outreach in only one language, but God’s call is bigger than that.”