Consequences of Rejecting Revitalization

Consequences of Rejecting Revitalization

“And I have promised to bring you up out of your misery in Egypt into the land of the Canaanites, Hittites, Amorites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites–a land flowing with milk and honey.” Exodus 3:17 (NIV) God has a plan for your church. A good...
15 Reasons Why Committed Christians Do Not Attend Church

15 Reasons Why Committed Christians Do Not Attend Church

There is a growing body of research revealing that many long-time Christian people are deciding not to attend church services any longer. We are familiar with the term the “nones” in reference to people with no religious affiliation. However, there is a...
DNA of an Unfriendly Church

DNA of an Unfriendly Church

There’s always a reason behind a guest choosing not to return to your church. We need to look critically at how we come across to people if we have any desire to gather people into the Kingdom of God. The necessity of hospitality is apparent in Scripture, but...
The God of Revitalization

The God of Revitalization

The Old Testament prophets are filled with doom and gloom. The minor prophets are marked by calls to repentance, yes. But these books are also known for their cataclysmic predictions if the audience does not repent. This push for change in the face of punishment...
How to Recruit a Healthy Church Board

How to Recruit a Healthy Church Board

Serving on your church’s board is a privilege. It is a huge responsibility and a calling, but also a blessing. I have had the joy of serving on multiple church boards over the years and am wrapping up a six-year term on my church’s elder board this year....
How to End Ministries without Ending Yours

How to End Ministries without Ending Yours

If your church is going to be healthy, you’re going to have to do a few, fundament things well. Declining churches have accumulated unnecessary and ineffective programs, events, and ministries. Over the decades, your church has said, “Yes,” to lots...