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Autopsy of a Dead Church
Church revitalization is a popular topic today, and that is appropriate. Various writers and researches estimate that between 70 and 90 percent of the churches in North America are plateaued or declining. The percentage varies from writer to writer, but, certainly, the majority of churches in North America are declining or dying. Robert Dale in …
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 …
Lessons From “Autopsy of a Deceased Church”
Have your numbers started to decline from year to year? Do you often look back to a point in the recent past as your peak? Have most of your ministries shifted to serving your members rather than the surrounding community? If so, your church may be showing signs of sickness. The good news is that …
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
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 …
WOMEN in MINISTRY AGAIN
Do YOU FEEL LIMITED to preach?
DEAD CHURCH DECLINE is not an event – it’s a process
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 …