November 5, 2026
Not Just on Sunday
Lonetta McKee
Church & Ministry
Church & Ministry equips leaders and everyday believers to build healthy, gospel-centered congregations. Explore biblically grounded articles on church leadership, preaching and teaching, eldership, staff and volunteer development, discipleship systems, small groups, church planting, church growth, and ministry strategy. You’ll also find practical guidance for navigating transitions, cultivating congregational health, and serving your community with wisdom and compassion. Whether you’re a pastor, elder, ministry staff member, volunteer leader, or church member who wants to help your church thrive, this hub brings together resources to strengthen the local church and advance Christ’s mission.
Your Congregation Is Larger Than You Think
Digital worship has expanded the reach of local congregations. Here are three approaches churches can use to steward digital worshipers while leading them toward deeper connection, community, and…
Benchmarking
Smaller churches can learn from larger churches without copying them wholesale. Benchmarking, team visits, and simple facility changes can help leaders adapt creative ideas for their own ministry…
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Think Discipleship
A reflection on Real Life Ministries, small groups, and how intentional leaders, relational environments, and reproducible processes can move people from spectators to mature disciple-makers.
2025 Fast Facts
The 2025 Fast Facts compile worship attendance, year-over-year growth, baptisms, baptism ratios, giving-per-baptism, and key leadership benchmarks across church sizes.
Leading Children’s Ministry in an Age of Anxiety
Children’s ministry leaders are serving kids carrying heavy burdens in an age of rising anxiety. Learn to recognize signs of hurt, create calmer ministry environments, respond with compassion,…
No Matter Where You Serve the Lord, You Are Part of Something Really Big!
Ministry impact isn’t measured by numbers or applause. Wherever you serve, you’re part of God’s vast kingdom—spanning generations, cultures, and eternity—where the Lord honors faithful service.
Vital Signs: 2025 Annual Statistical Report pt. 1
Survey participation rebounded in 2025, providing stronger data on baptisms, worship attendance, and online viewing trends. The report also notes shifting in-person patterns and the aging profile of…
Through the Lens of a Visitor
Terry Allcorn shares practical ways churches can welcome visitors well, from clear websites and signage to thoughtful explanations of Communion, offering, and follow-up.
Are People Going Back to Church?
Are people going back to church? From campus revivals to rising Bible engagement, Seth Bryant highlights research trends and offers practical steps churches can take to prepare for…
Helping the Next Generation Connect with Your Church Family
As Gen Z and Millennials return to church, Greg Swinney shares practical ways to welcome them—through authenticity, true belonging, and meaningful service—so the next generation can find family…
Hope for the Future
What do Gen Z and Gen Alpha think about faith—and what should churches do next? Luke Proctor explores concerning trends, surprising hope, and three practical choices to help…
Think Relevant
What does it mean for a church to be “relevant”? Jerry Harris argues every church reaches a target—and effectiveness grows when you identify your community’s sweet spot and…
Is America Going Back to Church?
Are we seeing a religious “vibe shift” in America? Survey data, Bible-reading trends, and stories from Restoration Movement churches point to new openness—especially among younger adults.
Thinking Downward
Jerry Harris explains why “becoming all things to all people” is often misapplied and how churches can stay outwardly focused. He introduces “the dot,” a philosophy of downward…
