Church Growth explores how congregations can grow in healthy, gospel-centered ways—both spiritually and numerically. Find practical, Bible-based articles on outreach, evangelism, discipleship pathways, assimilation, small groups, leadership development, and building a strong church culture. You’ll also discover guidance on strengthening ministries, improving communication, engaging your community, and measuring progress with wisdom and humility. Whether you’re leading a church, serving on a ministry team, or helping a congregation move forward, these resources aim to support sustainable growth that honors Christ and forms disciples.
April 9, 2008
Kent Fillinger explains how megachurch metrics can become meaningful for smaller congregations, why adaptability matters, and how leadership transitions and succession planning may shape the movement’s future.
April 9, 2008
A look at this year’s megachurch reports highlights standout growth and baptism numbers, notes a recent decline in overall totals, and points readers to the 2007 Megachurch Report: Deluxe Edition for deeper analysis.
March 9, 2008
Personal preferences can quietly become roadblocks to evangelism and growth. David Bycroft calls the church to Paul’s others-first attitude and offers practical ways congregations can cultivate selflessness for the sake of reaching the lost.
February 24, 2008
A ministry leader asks what to do for people who won’t step into a church service. Dave Ferguson explores why multisite isn’t enough for many and calls churches to become “polysite” in everyday places.
October 28, 2007
Bob Russell highlights reasons the Restoration Movement should celebrate, pointing to renewed evangelistic focus, church growth, and effective church planting across the country—even in places once considered hard soil.
October 21, 2007
Practical environmental design tips can help first-time guests feel welcomed and find their way. From signage and space planning to smart finishing touches, these ten ideas show how churches can improve the visitor experience without overspending.
October 21, 2007
A workshop on name tags sounded silly—until a church communicator saw how they help guests feel known, strengthen follow-up, and even track attendance in new worship sites.
October 21, 2007
Practical follow-up helps first-time guests return and connect. Learn how four growing churches gather visitor information, make personal contact, and invite newcomers into lunches, groups, and serving teams.
October 21, 2007
A church’s front door is a ministry moment. Robert Kitchen explains why first impressions matter and offers practical guidance for greeters—from helpful actions to key qualities and simple reminders.
October 14, 2007
Dale Wise reflects on the “old-fashioned revival” and why it can still bless a congregation. He shares what worked in his church and offers practical steps—music, preaching, children’s ministry, prayer, and publicity—to help revivals bear fruit.
October 10, 2007
Barney Wells challenges smaller-church leaders to reject “common” ministry and pursue uncommon impact. Drawing on Satchel Paige and Philip in Acts 8, this piece urges innovation rooted in reaching people and following God’s direction.
September 12, 2007
Veteran minister Ben Merold reflects on church growth, encouraging small-church leaders, and reaching the culture without selling out. He shares practical wisdom from decades of preaching and leading Harvester Christian Church.
August 5, 2007
Two south Tampa churches explored a merger, paused, then reunited around a shared vision. Learn how leadership, a transition team, and trust-building helped form New Beginnings Christian Church.
August 5, 2007
Using the “bilge pump” parable, Phil Scott warns that maintenance can’t stop long-term decline and urges congregations toward courageous leadership, innovation, and aggressive evangelism beyond the safety of the harbor.
July 29, 2007
When a struggling church finally sought a consultant’s help, it was too late to recover. Closing the doors brought peace—and sparked a new calling to help other churches seek help sooner.
July 1, 2007
After launching a Saturday night service with major volunteer effort and advertising spend, this church found most attendees were transfers from Sunday. The added service strained staff, programming, and family life—so they ended it within four months.
April 15, 2007
A report on 117 megachurches and emerging megachurches among Christian churches/churches of Christ explores growth patterns, multisite momentum, facility expansion outcomes, and demographic shifts shaping what comes next for large congregations.
April 15, 2007
CHRISTIAN STANDARD’s annual megachurch list highlights churches by weekly attendance. This entry defines megachurch and emerging megachurch thresholds and links to the 2006 megachurches chart.
April 15, 2007
Parkway Christian Church in Surprise, Arizona, grew through counterintuitive service decisions, multiple worship styles, and a strong small-group follow-up system—planning new venues while keeping worship environments intentionally intimate.
April 15, 2007
Download a PDF featuring statistical breakdowns of megachurches and emerging megachurches, including fastest-growing churches, most baptisms, services offered, and “greatest Easter multiple.”
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