December 30, 2010
Regrafting: A Matter of Motivation
Ken Swatman urges struggling churches to pursue renewal through prayerful vision, clear purpose, honest self-assessment, and a deeper understanding of their congregation’s unique DNA.
Articles for tag: Church growth
November 1, 2010
Fun and Games
Sherwood Oaks Christian Church used Tom Ellsworth’s It’s Your Move books to turn summer board game nights into intergenerational Bible study and welcoming connection.
October 5, 2010
“Nondenominational” Wins the Day!
Christian Churches and the Growth of Nondenominational Congregations This article reflects on Marshall Leggett’s comments at the Congress of Elders about the strengths of independent Christian churches. It also notes the growing number of large and fast-growing churches identifying as nondenominational, including many congregations connected with the Christian churches. Marshall Leggett described Christian churches as “radically congregationally governed.” Outreach magazine’s lists showed many large and fast-growing churches identifying as nondenominational. The article argues that Christian churches may be well positioned for growth amid declining denominational loyalty. The north entrance of Savannah (Georgia) Christian Church By Mark A. Taylor “We in
September 29, 2010
White as Snow? Guilty as Sin?
Darrel Rowland examines why Restoration Movement churches remain predominantly white and challenges congregations to pursue intentional racial reconciliation, multicultural leadership, and New Testament unity.
September 28, 2010
Christian Churches, Large Churches, Growing Churches
Several Christian churches appeared on Outreach magazine’s lists of America’s largest and fastest-growing congregations, led by Southeast Christian Church in Louisville, Kentucky.
September 18, 2010
MEDIUM-SIZED CHURCHES: From Starter Church to Lifetime Opportunity
Kent E. Fillinger profiles Rod Nielsen’s long-term ministry at Agape Christian Church, where commitment, biblical teaching, worship renewal, and generational outreach helped produce steady congregational growth.
September 17, 2010
MEDIUM-SIZED CHURCHES: Walking Through the Wilderness
Ron Mobley and Northwest Christian Church endured a long relocation journey marked by prayer, patience, outreach, and renewed growth after moving into a new Cobb County campus.
September 16, 2010
MEDIUM-SIZED CHURCHES: Preacher Paints Grace in a Fresh Way
Oak Park Christian Church in Grover Beach, California, grew through hardship, pastoral transition, and a renewed commitment to love people where they are.
September 15, 2010
MEDIUM-SIZED CHURCHES: Measuring Growth at Medium-sized Churches
Kent E. Fillinger reports on growth, baptisms, senior ministers, worship venues, finances, and outreach trends among 32 medium-sized Christian churches/churches of Christ.
September 12, 2010
The Tourist Church
Rick Grover warns that churches risk becoming “tourist churches” when young adults lose connection, purpose, and opportunities to serve within the larger body.
September 11, 2010
LARGE-SIZED CHURCHES: A Church Planting Hick from French Lick
Darrel Land planted the Christian Church of Jasper with little support, trusting God’s call to reach a rural Indiana community through preaching, worship, outreach, and patient growth.
September 10, 2010
LARGE-SIZED CHURCHES: Hope on the Road Less Traveled
Twin Oaks Christian Church in Woodhaven, Michigan, has seen rapid growth through baptisms, relocation, perseverance, and a united eldership committed to welcoming people with truth and grace.
September 9, 2010
LARGE-SIZED CHURCHES: More to Discovery
Discovery Christian Church in Cranberry Township grew by reaching people with little church background through practical outreach, multisite ministry, staff continuity, and a vision for serving its community.
June 20, 2010
Some of My Best Friends Are Lost
Arron Chambers reflects on Jesus’ habit of eating with sinners and challenges Christians to build intentional relationships with lost people—one conversation, one friendship, and one meal at a time.
God at Work in the Middle of the Week
Small-town churches in Illinois and Indiana show how midweek ministry can reach children, serve families, and renew a congregation’s sense of mission beyond Sunday morning.
May 2, 2010
You”re Not as Bad as You Think You Are
Mark Atteberry offers eight grace-filled reasons Christians may need to stop beating themselves up over guilt, failure, expectations, and unfinished stories.
April 11, 2010
Megachurches: Navigating at Compass
Compass Christian Church grew through a clear mission, four core values, and a multisite ministry model that opened new doors for outreach, leadership development, and community service.
April 11, 2010
Megachurches: A Mega Decade
Kent Fillinger reviews a decade of megachurch growth, baptisms, leadership longevity, and sustainability challenges among Christian churches and churches of Christ from 2000 to 2009.
April 11, 2010
Megachurches: Fun Facts Gleaned from This Year”s List
Kent Fillinger shares 2009 megachurch growth statistics, including weekend attendance, baptisms, fast-growing congregations, and total income across 114 megachurches and emerging megachurches.
April 11, 2010
Megachurches: Repentance Leads to Real Life
Justin Miller led Real Life Christian Church through repentance, unified eldership, renewed vision, discipleship, and leadership development after becoming senior minister during a season of financial strain.
