“The Pastor Had a Passion for What He Was Teaching”—Lessons From a Mystery Visit
An unchurched person reports on an unannounced visit to a local church. Could it be yours?
Tag: Megachurch
5 Destructive Lies About Pastors
"It is totally wrong to make categorically false statements about pastors because you know a few negative examples."
3 Keys to Engaging a Post-Church Culture
Lessons from this year's Outreach magazine/LifeWay Research survey of large, fast-growing churches.
4 Ways to Handle Ministry Discouragement
Ronnie Floyd: "Discouragement in ministry is real. When you are down, how do you get back up?"
Robert Morris: ‘Church Is Not About Competition’
"As I shepherd his sheep, I must lead as he’s called me to lead. I have an audience of one—and that’s God."
Andy Stanley Responds to His Critics
After controversial sermon, Andy Stanley crafts response to critics that explains his perspective on message and method.
John Van Pay: The Simplicity of America’s Fastest-Growing Church—Part 1
"If you can stay the course, you see the lives of people change and that changes everything in the church.”
John Van Pay: The Simplicity of America’s Fastest-Growing Church—Part 2
“The simplicity of our model trusts that kingdom work happens best when our small groups are unleashed and not managed.”
J.D. Greear: ‘I See Many Churches Failing to Play Their Part’
"Our Enemy wants nothing more than to use good things to distract us from the one essential thing: our focus on the gospel."
7 Signs Your Church Is Going Nowhere Fast
"All churches experience temporary plateaus and flatlines in their growth patterns."
