Between 6,000 and 10,000 churches in the U.S. are dying each year. The pace will accelerate unless our congregations make some dramatic changes.
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What [Some] Church Members Really Mean When They Say “We Want To Grow!”
“I am all for growth in the church unless it impacts me in some way.”
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Five Ways Some Senior Adult Churches Became Younger
If older adults are intentional about connecting with younger persons in their social settings, those relationships will soon transfer to the church.
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8 Common Characteristics of Successful Church Revitalizations
Many churches are just a few years away from dying and closing. Revitalization is an urgent need.
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6 Important Insights About Bible Belt Christianity
I have the privilege of pastoring Wilkesboro Baptist Church, in Wilkesboro, NC. We are a church in the middle of the Bible belt—a moniker for the region of the South where churches dot the landscape as frequently as convenient stores. Bible Belt Christianity certainly offers a unique set of ministry challenges. Some would contend that […]
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The Most Common Factor In Declining Churches
Stated simply, the most common factor in declining churches is an inward focus.
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