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It’s no surprise that American evangelical congregations are concerned about size; after all, we live in a society where bigger is better when it comes to organizational ...
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A Reproducible Lifestyle and the De-emphasis of Clergy Can Lead to Movement
Two things leaders can do to keep Jesus the center of a missional movement.
Ed Stetzer|September 13, 2019
Books
Is American Christianity on Its Last Legs? The Data Say Otherwise.
Two new books push back on Chicken-Little narratives of evangelical decline.
Bradley Wright|September 12, 2019
The Exchange
Four Ways New Hispanic Churches Are Challenging Church Planting in America
We are witnessing the de-Europeanization of American Christianity.
Daniel Yang|September 12, 2019
The Exchange
The Linkage Between Church Planting and Developing New Christians
Since the time of the Epistles, church planting has been a natural outflow of the Great Commission.
Ed Stetzer|September 09, 2019
The Exchange
Chasing Donkeys: How Ministry Can Feel in Rural Contexts
1 Samuel 9 offers pastors—especially rural pastors—encouragement through seemingly fruitless seasons.
Josh Laxton|September 04, 2019
The Exchange
One-on-One with Mark Sayers on the ‘Reappearing Church’
“The move of God becomes a movement.”
Ed Stetzer|September 03, 2019
The Exchange
Expanding the Digital Footprint of Our Churches
We have an opportunity to provide countless people with the hope of the gospel.
Ed Stetzer|August 28, 2019
Pivot
There Is No Minimum Viable Size For A Church
There have always been a whole lot of viable churches with just a handful of people in them.
Karl Vaters|August 08, 2019
Pivot
7 Reasons Small Churches Are An Essential Part Of The Body Of Christ
Small churches have an amazing capacity to bounce back over and over again.
Karl Vaters|August 06, 2019
CT Pastors
Bonhoeffer Convinced Me to Abandon My Dream
His words challenged everything I had learned about pastoral vision.
Chase Replogle|August 02, 2019
Pivot
Is Your Church Targeting A Demographic Group? Here Are 6 Reasons You Need To Stop
Seeing people as members of a group may be great for attendance, but it’s not good for discipleship.
Karl Vaters|August 01, 2019
The Exchange
Church Planting Research and Development: Part 1
Is There Ecclesiological Room for R&D in Church Planting?
Jeff Christopherson|July 29, 2019
Pivot
Are You Called To Be A Small Church Pastor Or A Big Church Pastor?
Three simple assessments that can give you an idea about the size of church you may be best suited to serve.
Karl Vaters|July 29, 2019
News
Latino Immigrants Are Evangelizing America
Despite financial and immigration hurdles, ministries led by first-generation pastors are more effective than the average church plant, according to a new LifeWay study.
Bekah McNeel|July 24, 2019
The Exchange
6 Keys to Reproducing Normal-Size Churches
All churches can, and should, reproduce.
Matt Rogers|July 22, 2019
Pivot
Why We Have To Talk About Church Size
Let’s ask the questions that need to be asked, and offer honest, grace-filled answers that tell us what we need to know.
Karl Vaters|July 16, 2019
The Exchange
A Disappearing Missionary Impulse
We should empower all of God’s people to dream as missionaries again.
Matt Rogers|July 08, 2019
Pivot
Why Break Church Growth Barriers? (And Why This Question Matters)
Before learning how to get bigger, every church needs to ask if it should get bigger.
Karl Vaters|July 03, 2019
The Exchange
8 Simple (but not easy) Rules for Movement: Part 7 - Add In Order to Multiply
There are three elements of addition that must undergird any church that wants sustainable multiplication.
Jeff Christopherson|June 24, 2019
Pivot
My Church Seems Healthy, But It’s Not Growing! What’s Wrong?
“All healthy things grow” is not a Bible verse or a command. We have to stop acting like it is.
Karl Vaters|June 24, 2019
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