Eight Ways To Think Like A Big Church
There’s not only a mandate for the church to grow, there is a natural desire for most churches and church leaders to want to grow. There are some people who … Read more
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Three Reasons A Church Should Reach Outward
It’s way too easy for churches to coast. Urgency is a gift. If we’re not moving forward in ministry, we’re moving backward. Reaching outward is part of the mandate for … Read more
3 Main Concerns For Newcomers in Worship
Here are three main concerns for a first time guest in worship. 1) Facilities. A newcomer will see things about the facilities that long time church attenders will never notice. It … Read more
First Time Worship Guests Come With Judgement
I recently read an article about mystery worshippers who are paid to attend worship and then give a report. [Read the full Wall Street Journal Report] Here’s a quote that stuck out. “First-time guests, … Read more
Do You Know The Impact of 1-11-55 Principle?
If one customer has a bad experience, they will tell 11 people who will in turn tell 5 others. On the other side, if a customer has a positive experience, … Read more
Room Numbers at Church
We just recently renumbered all the of the rooms at our church. We are still waiting for signs to arrive, but for now, at least we are on the road … Read more
Ministry Leaders: Create, Don’t Replicate
“Church leaders need to create ministry, not replicate it.” Center Church, Keller Creating ministry, specific to your region, the people and the gifts of the congregation is a powerful force. Attending … Read more
Stop Trying to Close The Back Door – Open It!
It’s no secret that churches have lots of fluctuation in members and attenders. Church leaders bemoan the fact that too many people quickly leave out the proverbial back door. I understand … Read more
Churches: Under 500 and Over 500
According to a recent study there are 282,000 churches in the USA with weekly attendance somewhere between 7 and 499 people. That same study concluded that there are approximately 19,210 … Read more