Not all church growth is healthy. After nearly four decades in ministry, one pastor shares four types of gospel-centered growth to celebrate and three complicated types that require discernment.
Shallow roots can topple trees and leaders. Pastor and author Eric Geiger explains how Nehemiah’s example can help church leaders stay rooted through burnout, public failure and cultural change, so they can produce lasting fruit.
Only 53% of pastors intentionally build friendships with non-Christians. Discover four practical ways to develop meaningful relationships and create opportunities to share your faith.
Joby Martin never planned to lead a megachurch. The founder of The Church of Eleven22 explains why faithfulness, not fruitfulness, defines finishing well in ministry.
Eli Bonilla Jr. explains why pastoral resilience begins with spiritual dependence, how church leaders can guard against burnout and why trust is essential to discipling the next generation.
America’s loneliness epidemic presents a powerful missional opportunity for churches. By prioritizing relationships, small groups and collaborative leadership, congregations can help people find belonging and grow in faith.
In the past couple years, the American church has experienced a resurgence as a larger percentage of people are making new commitments to Jesus. That trend has primarily been driven by younger generations who are longing for deeper spiritual guidance as they deal with deep existential questions around AI, wars, financial uncertainty, and relational breakdowns. … Continued
Christian leadership is a lifelong journey of growth, health and multiplication. Understanding the seasons of a leader’s life can help us thrive now and finish well.
Jeremy McGarity has seen church growth from both sides—as a church planter and as the pastor of an established congregation. At Skyline Church, he is emphasizing relational evangelism, discipleship and a culture of invitation to help people take their next step toward Christ.
When Libin Abraham became lead pastor of Bent Tree Bible Fellowship, he followed a beloved longtime leader and led the church through COVID-19. He explains why succession isn't imitation and how the church moved from survival to revival.
