ARTICLE How the Family Church Grows Honest talk about leading change in the smaller congregation. Kathy Callahan-Howell, Gary Farley, Martin Giese
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Churches are getting smaller and larger"—that's
the analysis of some who read church demographics. As the culture shifts, the two survivors seem to be large, full-service churches, and small, intimate-family churches.
Many books and seminars trumpet churches that are large. Fewer provide help for churches that are small.Leadership asked three veterans of small churches to give honest and practical ...
It was the first launch team meeting for this soon-to-be brand new church. In a matter of days they would go public with their very first worship service. It was definitely an emerging church; but you could also say that it was seeker-targeted. They didn't know much about church growth, but they were completely pro-numbers even though they were organized around a house church model. There were all ...
Mary, Mary, quite contrary
How does your garden grow?
With silver bells and cockle shells
And pretty maids all in a row.
For the past generation, one of the hottest topics among pastors and church leaders has been church growth. "Pastor, Pastor, quite contrary, how does your garden grow?" Theories abound and models for 'doing church' come and go like teenage fashion fads. But in the middle of all ...
ARTICLE The Reproducing Church Lessons we've learned about how to multiply groups, services, sites and churches. Dave Ferguson
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When I travel, I look for Starbucks. I know I will need a good cup of coffee in the morning. And when I go to any Starbucks I know I will get a great cup of coffee from friendly people in a relaxing environment with good music. I know this because after hundreds of visits in dozens of cities, I have almost never been disappointed. Starbucks has proven itself as a brand. That is one main reason you ...
The multi-site church is a phenomenon that you will no doubt be hearing about in the future. An estimated 100 to 200 churches nationwide are experimenting with this concept: one church (meaning one staff, one board, one budget) meeting in multiple locations, usually with the various sites developing unique personalities yet sharing the same "brand identity" and DNA.
My job was to plant the seed in your hearts, and Apollos watered it, but it was God, not we, who made it grow. 1 Corinthians 3:6
When I began to plant the church I now lead in Cincinnati, I expended tremendous amounts of energy to get it off the ground. I spoke with some fifteen hundred people over a two-year period, sharing my vision for this new church and mustering up as much enthusiasm as I could. ...
ARTICLE “It's Just Not Working” Frustrated by his ineffectiveness, this pastor did something…he admitted the truth—the first step toward change. Bill Hull
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We had just commissioned 83 new members. It was a proud moment. The newly initiated throng made their way off the platform, while I moved closer to the congregation to begin my sermon.
"This is great, isn't it?" I began. "But before we get too giddy about new members, let me ask you a question. Why should we bring 83 new people into something that isn't working?"
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