How Helpful Is a Conversion Ratio?
One way of determining evangelistic health is through a metric called conversion ratio. This ratio tells you how many people in your church it takes to win one person for Christ.
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Changing SpacesMake Your Building Church Space Work for You
Whether remodeling or diving into new construction, church leaders must consider a number of issues in order to create the most accommodating and inviting atmosphere for building church space to serve current church members and attract visitors.
The Heart Roadblock
I’ve often shocked conference audiences by saying that it is no secret how to grow a church. The problem is that churches aren’t willing to do what it takes to grow.
How Is Your Soul? A Guide to Caring for Your Soul
Caring for your soul means caring for the unique, God-breathed identity that includes your mental, emotional, physical, spiritual and relational self. Learn how to begin caring for your soul today.
When Theres a Lack of Spiritual Fruit in Church
The most effective strategy for moving people forward in their journey of faith is biblical engagement. Not just getting people into the Bible when theyre in churchbut helping them engage the Bible on their own outside of church, which is key to developing spiritual fruit in church.
4 Ways to Successfully Lead Through Adversity
Disagreements in years past would have been kept inside the church, but with the advent of social media, negative feelings spread like wildfire to a broader audience. While leaders cannot control what others say, they can control how they react when learning to lead through adversity.
Jamaal Williams & Timothy Paul Jones: A Multiethnic Ministry Culture
Ask yourself, "Who is in my neighborhood thats not in my church, and what are the barriers keeping them from feeling welcome in our multiethnic ministry culture?"
Harvest After the Trial: Finding Hope Through Hardship
But what about when everything in life doesnt make sense? What about when we get sick and pray to be healed, and we are not? What about when someone dies? Where is the good then? Where is the expected end? Finding hope through hardship can seem impossible.
Survey: The American Church Post-COVID-19
The biggest statistical change noted between 2020 and 2023 among U.S. adults overall was a staggering 20-percentage point decline in those who believe they have a unique, God-given calling or purpose for their life, highlighting shifts in the American church post-COVID.
The Importance of Desk Neighbors at the Office
The fact is, who you sit next to at work matters. Are they negative? Are they positive? Are they needy?
