church growth
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Strategy & Marketing
Your Small Church Isn’t Dying. It May Be Waiting for the Right Mission.
Over the years, I’ve heard the same question from pastors again and again: “Phil, my church has fewer than 50…
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Engaging Culture
The Church Growth Metric Nobody is Talking About
Whenever we talk about church growth, the first thing that comes to mind is attendance. How many people are showing…
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Creative Leadership
Young People Aren’t Leaving the Church Because of Technology
Here’s what most church leaders get wrong about the exodus of young people: they blame screens. Too much TikTok. Too…
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Engaging Culture
Telling Your Story in a Distrustful Culture
We’re living in a time when people don’t automatically trust institutions—especially churches and ministries. Scandals, political polarization, social media outrage,…
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Engaging Culture
When Was The Last Time You Invited Someone To Church?
Since we live in such a secular culture, it’s easy to think most nonbelievers are indifferent – even hostile –…
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Strategy & Marketing
How Often Do You Check the ‘Contact Us’ Form on Your Church Website?
Most churches these days have a “Contact Us” page on their website. It’s a great idea, and an immediate way…
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Strategy & Marketing
The Best (And Least Expensive) Way To Grow Your Church
I’ve been visiting some remarkable churches lately. I’m talking about churches that were growing before the pandemic, then embraced the…
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Engaging Culture
Topics I Wish Pastors Would Preach On More Often
I’m not called to preach, but having worked with hundreds of pastors over the years and after hearing thousands of…
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Creativity
“Quarantine: The Musical” – The Power of Creativity in a Local Church
A friend recently sent me a link to a short video called “Quarantine: The Musical.” I discovered it was produced…
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Strategy & Marketing
Why One of The Largest Churches in the World Doesn’t Worry About Outreach Programs
When Kathleen and I filmed in India recently, we attended the massive Calvary Temple church in Hyderabad, founded by my…
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