Articles for tag: Dave Travis

April 13, 2008

By Dick Alexander Before we get started, could I ask a favor? Could we check our egos at the door? It”s hard to discuss the subject of megachurches without egos getting in the way. Whether it”s a megachurch pastor who is tired of criticism for the church being big, or a minister of a smaller church or a college or seminary president or professor who is at some level jealous of the attention the megachurch receives, defensiveness is not a fruit of the Spirit. In Beyond Megachurch Myths (Jossey-Bass, 2007), Scott Thumma and Dave Travis help all of us see

April 9, 2006

Christian Standard

Church & Ministry Church Growth

MEGACHURCHES: Facts & Figures

Core 2005 statistics for megachurches and emerging megachurches in the Christian churches/churches of Christ, including attendance totals, growth rates, fastest-growing churches, baptism rates, and a state-by-state snapshot.

November 30, 2005

Christian Standard

Church & Ministry Church Growth

What Kind of Church Are You?

“Can your kind of church change your kind of world?” Drawing from a profile of 113 megachurches and emerging megachurches, this piece highlights growth trends and indicators to help leaders improve church health and effectiveness.