Small Church

The Power of Small Church Outreach

Leverage your advantages to reach your community.

What Do I Do When My Church Stops Growing?

When your growth stagnates, it's often an opportunity to discover new things about yourself and your church.

The Danger of Confusing Tactics and Strategy in Leadership

Many a church leader has confused tactics with strategy to their church's detriment.

4 Keys to Creating an Irresistible Church

"People make up their mind whether or not they will return to a church long before the worship service."

When Church Growth Becomes Dangerous

"Let church growth be the real thing, not something hyped up. Solid growth, not inflated numbers."

7 Signs Your Church Is Going Nowhere Fast

"All churches experience temporary plateaus and flatlines in their growth patterns."

6 Reasons Your Church Members Act Like Jerks

Thom Rainer: "Unfortunately, most church members don't even realize they aren’t friendly to guests."

The 3 Nuts and Bolts of Youth Ministry

"These essentials may look different for each youth ministry, but they should always be practiced in some way, shape or form."

Shaping Your Church’s Core Values

"I have noticed three consistent core value principles in successful churches."

Why the Church Can’t Replace the Family

Connecting Church and Home: How to create a grace-based partnership between the church and family.

The State of the American Church: What the Numbers Are Telling Us

Ed Stetzer: "Research data gives us a realistic picture of our health—rather than the overly optimistic view we’d prefer."