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We Are Called to Be Faithful, Not Successful
As my pastorate crumbled around me, I learned what God truly expects of us.
Brian Lowery
Blog Forum | Pivot
4 Reasons Our Church Stopped Doing 'Come and Watch' Events (And 5 Alternatives)
When a first-time guest comes to a church, they should see our faith at its deepest and best.
by Karl Vaters
Pivot: A Blog by Karl Vaters
Blog Forum | Pivot
Do We Need A Broader Definition Of Church Growth?
Any definition of church growth that doesn’t allow for, even celebrate, churches that contribute in non-numerical ways is incomplete.
Karl Vaters
Pivot: A Blog by Karl Vaters
Blog Forum | Pivot
Why Was I So Hard On That Church I Visited?
Impacting our community for Jesus takes more than having a great worship service and solid, biblical teaching.
Karl Vaters
Pivot: A Blog by Karl Vaters
Leadership
Does Your Church Have the Right Model?
How to decide.
Kyle Rohane
Blog Forum | Pivot
The 3 Biggest Problems With An 'Every Number Is A Person' Approach To Ministry
Record-keeping and statistical analysis are helpful ministry tools. But we need to know their limitations.
Karl Vaters
Pivot: A Blog by Karl Vaters
Blog Forum | Pivot
Is It Wrong If I Don’t Want My Church to Grow?
If you are intentionally or unintentionally putting up roadblocks that hinder your church from growing, remove them. Now.
Karl Vaters
Pivot: A Blog by Karl Vaters
Outreach
6 Dos and Don’ts for Welcoming Church Guests
Visitor connection should be organic, not contrived.
Marty Duren
Blog Forum | Pivot
Sorry, Pastor – Numbers Are NOT People
Church metrics can be helpful. But only if we use them wisely. And hold them lightly.
Karl Vaters
Pivot: A Blog by Karl Vaters
Blog Forum | Pivot
Signs Of Life: 7 Ways To Find A Great Small Church To Attend And Serve
Look for a church that does small church things well, instead of trying to do big church things on a smaller scale.
Karl Vaters
Pivot: A Blog by Karl Vaters

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