The Pastor And Networking
“Networking needs to be the priority of every pastor of churches under 450… You should be spending 75-80% of your time “out there.” The pastor is the primary person to bring people … Read more
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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
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
7 Things Ministry Leaders Need To Keep Doing
As the old farmer once said, “The problem with cows is that you have to keep milking them.” At times, we plan with the “this should do it once and for … 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