Is Church Growth Always Good?
"While in many cases, growth can be the byproduct of health and right focus, it is not always the best litmus test."
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10 Reasons We Have Not Reached the Unchurched
Thom Rainer: "In God's power, however, we can reverse this trend and reach the unchurched in America."
Missional Mergers: 9 Keys to Success
The sad reality is that most mergers fail because they are motivated more by self-interest or self-preservation than by a bigger, bolder, divine mission.
7 Traits of Breakout Churches
Thom Rainer gives seven indispensable characteristics of churches that move from decline to growth.
Jesus, the Inventor of Church Planting
Jesus' method for choosing church planters was completely unorthodox ... maybe you should try it.
“They Made Me Feel Welcome”—Lessons From a Mystery Visit
An unchurched person reports on an unannounced visit to a local church. Could it be yours?
Not Too Small to Plant
Mark DeYmaz: "Engage your community and God will establish a church that reflects his kingdom."
Small Church Advantage, Big Church Challenge
Dan Kimball: Why smaller congregations have an edge.
Making Connections in Toronto: Neighborhood Connections Church
A Downtown Toronto Ministry Grows Organically Into a Church
Learning to Both Love and Hate the World
LifeWay Research President Ed Stetzer says the church often is confused about how to view "the world."