Category Archives: Church Growth and Health

We already looked at how early church growth came because of the name of Jesus. As we continue to look at the book of Acts, we find that they not only spoke in the name of Jesus but did all in His name. And, they made it clear that people likewise needed to respond in His name. . . . Continue reading Growth When All Done in His Name→

We’ve looked at how early church growth came as the Apostles proclaimed the name of the Lord Jesus. They not only spoke “in” His name but made it clear that everything they did was through His name. As we continue to look at the record of the early church growth in the book of Acts, we find that it came at a cost — persecution, suffering, hardship, even death. . . . Continue reading Growth in His Name Came at a Cost→

We tend to think we need high tech, quality programming, a nice building, a dynamic pastoral staff, etc. in order for our churches to grow. Yet, the Early Church who didn’t have the same resources many have today, saw tremendous church growth. They obviously knew what was truly essential for church growth — the power of God at work which they tapped into through prayer. . . . Continue reading Prayer Essential for Church Growth→

Previously we noted the essential nature of prayer to church growth. In general, we need to be people devoted to prayer (Acts 2:47; Col. 4:2), constantly and earnestly trusting and relying on God to work in and through us. But, specifically what should we be praying about in regard to Church Growth? . . . Continue reading Praying for Church Growth→

Perhaps you feel like the life has gone out of your church and you’re not sure if it can ever return to what it once was, albeit to grow. You may have resigned yourself to not retaining everyone you had so the idea of growing isn’t on your radar. Things have gone too long. Any spiritual momentum you had certainly will take even longer to regain, you might think.

Wait! Now is the time to think about church growth! God specializes in . . . Continue reading Not the Time to Think about Church Growth?→

At a time when many churches seem to be struggling to find their way, having lost so much momentum, we don’t have to join the chorus of doom and gloom. If God’s power could raise Jesus from the dead, certainly it can breathe new life into our churches and bring us back to a place of health and growth — to something even better than we were before.

Resurrection Power Helps with Church Growth Because of What It Provides . . . Continue reading How Resurrection Power Helps with Church Growth→

Sometimes when thinking about the spiritual gifts needed for church growth, we might be tempted to identify just a few strategic gifts. However, if we really stop to think about it, we’d have to lengthen that list to include all.

Biblical Basis for All Spiritual Gifts Needed for Church Growth . . . Continue reading All Spiritual Gifts Needed for Church Growth→

The early church in Corinth struggled with jealousy and quarreling, undoubtedly from comparing and competing about who should be followed as their primary agent of church growth … Apollos or Paul (1 Cor. 3:3). Paul called this kind of behavior worldly and fleshly. They were looking at what each of these men did through human eyes rather than a spiritual perspective. . . . Continue reading Perspective Toward Each Other’s Part in Church Growth→

You may want your church to grow but it seems like you’re constantly facing attacks against church growth. Be aware of this:
We have a real enemy determined to keep God’s work from advancing. God’s Word portrays the devil as . . . Continue reading Attacks Against Church Growth→

You’ve been faithfully pursuing God’s purposes, design, mission, and heart for the church, constantly praying and seeking His wisdom and power. Yet, you’re still encountering obstacles. Your church growth efforts may be under spiritual attack and need God’s protection. Remember . . . Continue reading Attacks Against Church Growth Need God’s Protection→