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Pastor Appreciation Month! (Free Resources)

Pastor Appreciation Month! (Free Resources)

Here are a few FREE resources to consider (over $100 value): (Limited Time Period for FREE) Please pass on to pastors you know that would be blessed by the FREE material. <>< Free $15 eBook – Alcohol or Drug Addiction (expires 10/11/19) Alcohol or Drug Addiction – Understanding and Loving a Person with Alcohol or …

8 REASONS your CHURCH cant BREAK 200 members

8 REASONS your CHURCH cant BREAK 200 members

So why is it that most churches never break the 200 attendance mark? It’s not: Desire. Most leaders I know want their church to reach more people. A lack of prayer. Many small church leaders are incredibly faithful in prayer. Love. Some of the people in smaller churches love people as authentically as anyone I know. Facility. Growth can …

Autopsy of a DEAD CHURCH

Autopsy of a DEAD CHURCH

Summary Paper Autopsy of a Deceased Church Thom Rainer     Perspective:   Healthy Churches:  10% Symptoms of Sickness: 40% Very Sick:   40% Dying:     10%     Early Symptoms of Sickness:   Ministries and programs are shifting towards those inside the church rather than those outside the church.     Some people may be added …

Why Isn’t the Church Growing: A Discipleship Dilemma in URBAN CHURCH PLANTING

Why Isn’t the Church Growing: A Discipleship Dilemma in URBAN CHURCH PLANTING

A recent study put forth by Barna research discussed the current “State of Discipleship.”[1] I’m a big discipleship advocate—constantly preaching and teaching about the Great Commission, mission, and disciple-making. Not only do I preach and teach it—I disciple and invest into others. I love relational community. But, the Western church is hemorrhaging. I believe the …