Everybody Has a Part in Church Growth

Our church purpose answers the question of “why” we should want to grow. Here we turn our attention to “how” we will grow which ties into the practice of Body Life. Ephesians 4:16 provides God’s blueprint for growth — “From him the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work.” — Suffice it to say that everybody has a part when it comes to church growth. . . . Continue reading Everybody Has a Part in Church Growth

Church Growth & the Great Commission

Any discussion on Church Growth has to look at the Great Commission. — Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age. (Matt. 28:19-20)

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Trying to Attract People to Your Church with Grace?

Let’s face it: We live in a fallen world where people make bad choices. We all sin. You might have experienced how speaking out against immoral, sinful behavior pegs you as intolerant in today’s world. To combat this reputation, some churches swing the pendulum in the opposite direction, covering over sin as though it doesn’t matter. How, they might reason, are they going to grow their church if they don’t accept people as they are? Grace attracts people. . . . Continue reading Trying to Attract People to Your Church with Grace?

Trying to Attract People to Your Church by What You Offer?

Quality programming, facilities, and technology can attract people to your church. Dynamic preachers or leaders with charismatic personalities can draw people in. Spectacular children’s and youth ministries especially appeal to families.

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Trying to Attract People to Your Church Through Manipulation?

Most would agree that we as Christians should be upright, authentic, and filled with integrity. Yet, sometimes we find churches using church growth tactics that are deceitful or manipulative.

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Trying to Attract People to Your Church by Watering Down the Truth?

Is church growth about building a big church or helping people get to know and love God? Jesus is God’s solution for people to come into a relationship with Him. As Jesus Himself said, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me” (Jn. 14:6). Notice, He is not only the way and the life but also the TRUTH. How can we help people get to know and love God if we candy coat life in Christ to get people in to our churches? Yet, in an effort to attract people, some churches will . . . Continue reading Trying to Attract People to Your Church by Watering Down the Truth?