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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.
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Public Theology Project
A Real Revival Is Not Controllable
It implies a movement of the Spirit, not just a boost in numbers.
The Most Integrated Hour of the Week
Greenford Baptist Church in West London has been multiethnic for three decades. It didn’t happen by accident.
News
Migrants Pushed Chicago to the Brink. They Also Brought a Revival.
Some pastors say God used busloads of migrants to grow city churches. Mass deportation is reversing that.
Taking Evangelism Beyond Strategy to Second Nature
Pastors don’t need hype to lead their churches in mission. These four rhythms can shift a church from evangelistic intention to evangelistic instinct.
The Church Transfer Portal Is Always Open
In an era of fluid church membership, pastoral wisdom can transform the challenge into opportunity. Here’s a practical guide for navigating this new reality.
News
Southern Baptist Membership Lowest in 50 Years
Leaders celebrate a quarter-million baptisms in 2024, the most since before the pandemic.
Review
As Celebrity-Driven Churches Rise and Fall, Capitol Hill Baptist Endures
Over its 150-year history, the old-school DC congregation has embodied faithfulness over flashiness.
When Your Church Has Growing Pains
A look at how church growth shapes both the blessings and the burdens of pastoral leadership.
News
Growth Is Good. Survival Is, Too.
Japan’s Christians still pray for revival. But endurance is its own reward.
Some Evangelicals Are Leaving Protestantism for Other Traditions
A number of high-profile Christians have converted to Roman Catholicism and Eastern Orthodoxy. What is driving them away?