Church attendance is down–way down. For the first time in U.S. history, the majority of Americans rarely (if ever) attend a church. Even “regulars” attend church less frequently. But you didn’t need me to throw a statistic at you. You...
Let’s keep first things first. Having a first-rate experience for newcomers should never be about becoming the coolest church in your town. It should always be about evangelism. In the past, I’ve written about how our treatment of guests and our...
“For everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven.” Ecclesiastes 3:1 In this week’s Church Revitalization Podcast, we interviewed Jason Daye from Outreach, Inc. Jason has a unique perspective on how the church can maximize...
Core values are the hidden hand in your church. Your values make decisions for you when you operate out of default. The actual values of your church determine most of the choices you make. The problem is that what you actually value may not line-up...
Persistent cough. Runny nose. Low-grade fever. These are symptoms, all of which can be treated. Got a cough? Take some cough syrup. Runny nose? Take an antihistamine. Low-grade fever? Take a Tylenol. Individually, none of these problems are all that concerning....
