Church Growth
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 success. But as Christianity Today has reported in the past, church growth is more than the number of bodies sitting in the pews. Below we’ve gathered articles that report on how churches have been fulfilling the Great Commission, both in expanding their numbers and in creating communities that promote healthy spiritual growth.
Featured Articles
As Willow Creek Community Church turns 25, it is bigger than ever, drawing 17,000 a weekend. But what really makes Willow tick is what comes after the seeker services.
Crusades and personal witnessing are no longer the cutting edge of evangelism.
New math for those addicted to getting higher and higher in their churches.
As Asian American Christians Decline, Most ‘Nones’ Still Feel Close to ReligionNew Pew survey of 7,000 adults explores the beliefs and practices of Christians, Buddhists, Hindus, and Muslims and their affinity to Confucianism and Daoism.简体中文繁體中文
The Bulletin Episode 43|1 hr 1minWho Ya Gonna Call?Candidates debate, PEPFAR languishes, and the Hispanic church grows.
Church Is Life Together or Not at AllIt’s time for evangelicals to rediscover Bonhoeffer’s best-known work on the nature of Christian community.español
As Mongolia Catholics Welcome Francis, Evangelicals Wrestle with Growing PainsRecent revival has brought Protestant churches more members. But what Mongolian Christian leaders want most is more disciples.
What If Churches Ask for More and No One Says Yes?Jake Meador has a provocative proposal for reversing dechurching. But it may not be that simple.简体中文繁體中文
‘Conscious Uncoupling’ from Church Is the New TemptationDones and “umms” are leaving the sanctuary or loitering outside the door. But when have they actually left?Português简体中文繁體中文
US Slavic Churches Booming with Ukrainian War RefugeesOne generation of Soviet refugees is welcoming another.русскийУкраїнська
Southern Baptists Lost Nearly Half a Million Members Last YearYet baptism and attendance numbers continue to recover from pandemic declines.
Why My Church Partners With ‘He Gets Us’As a Black pastor, I appreciate how the diverse campaign helps my congregation reach our neighbors.
Bhutanese Nepali Refugees Turn Their Trials into Zeal for EvangelismThousands found Jesus while displaced, which prepared them to plant churches and settle in a new land.
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