Is It About Marketing? Or Reputation?
Thomas G. Bandy: "If you want to reach postmodern seekers, you have to think about reputation rather than marketing."
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Cost-Effective Ways to Raise Your Visibility
Let It Shine: "This is not only a cost-effective strategy for raising a church’s visibility, but a sustainable one that God honors."
7 Questions for Community Engagement
Does your church have a front porch, and other questions to ask yourself
Networking for Comeback: 3 Steps Toward Restoration
Ed Stetzer: “To see a better future, we often need to broaden our ministry horizon.”
7 Signs Your Church Is Making Inroads With the Unchurched
Carey Nieuwhof: "Unchurched people change the dynamic in your church. Your church will simply not be the same."
10 Ways to Raise the Spiritual Temperature of Your Church
"When you find yourself leading a lukewarm body, there are some things you must do to change the game."
Why Church Members Stay Uninvolved—and How to Change It
Why do so many church members stay uninvolved? The answer isn’t always laziness. Learn the three main reasons people don’t serve—and how leaders can help them engage in meaningful ministry.
Are You Scaring Off First-Time Guests?
Tim Peters offers a list of three common mistakes churches often make with first-time guests.
Steeplejacking: Navigating the Ethics of Church Property Takeovers
Thousands of churches are currently facing decline and potential closure, leading to a controversial new ministry strategy known as "steeplejacking". While national organizations may encourage younger churches to acquire the properties of declining congregations at little cost, these efforts can become divisive when fueled by pride rather than humility. By choosing compassion over intimidation, churches can find win-win solutions that honor the past investment of faithful members while creating a sustainable future for the kingdom.
The Stupid Things We Do That Hinder Growth
Geoff Surratt on three unnecessary barriers to church growth.
