The gap between what Americans say they believe and what they do is great and growing. The same is true of Christians. Values don't always translate into actions.

A group of Christian leaders known for their skill in discipling, and headed by Texan Bob Buford, is developing a tool, the Christian Life Profile, to assess the spiritual maturity of a church's attenders and aid the pastor in leading the ...

Topics:	Character, Christlikeness, Community, Discipleship, Growth, Prayer, Spiritual care, Spiritual direction, Spiritual disciplines, Spiritual growth, Spiritual leadership
Filters:	Christian education, Church board, Church staff, Counseling, Discipleship, Elder, Pastor, Preaching
Purpose:	Discipleship
References:	Hebrews 10:24, 1 Peter 2:8
Date Added:	July 11, 2007

In almost every consultation I conduct through my company, the Rainer Group, and in almost every church I research, the issue of assimilation arises. "If we could just keep the people who join our church, our attendance would be twice as high," church leaders often lament. Is there a "secret" to retention? Is there some type of process that can close the back door?

While there is neither a secret nor ...

Topics:	Assimilation, Community, Expansion, Growth, Membership, New members, Newcomers, Regular attenders, Service, Small groups, Spiritual gifts, Visitors & guests
Filters:	Church staff, Discipleship, Elder, Evangelism, Outreach, Pastor, Small groups, Volunteer coordinator
Purpose:	Discipleship
References:	Romans 12, 1 Corinthians 12, Ephesians 4, Hebrews 10:24
Date Added:	July 11, 2007