While I do not consider myself to be an expert in evaluating the friendliness of a congregation, I do regularly try to see the things we do through the eyes of our…
Category: Church Growth
Why Not Wednesday Night?
If you visit church websites, receive church bulletins, or travel much, you will soon realize that church attendance on Sunday and Wednesday nights is in a free fall! So what is the…
You Must Be Doing Something Right
Through the years, I’ve heard numerous people say, “You must be doing something right, you all are really growing.” The first few times I heard this statement, I “let it slide,” but…
We Don’t “Grow the Church”
Are any of you old enough to remember chalkboards in school? If so, you also remember the grating sound of fingernails going down that chalkboard. (It sets me on edge just writing…
Marking In Your Bible
I think marking in one’s Bible is a great idea. Highlighting certain verses, certain words, or writing short points in the margins of one’s Bible are all good ways to jog your…