‘Church growth’ is a divisive phrase. For some the word is exciting. A church that’s growing has a buzz, more people coming to know Jesus, fuller auditoriums, more leaders. For others, this phrase talks about turning church into a corporation: it’s all about getting numbers for numbers sake, organisational growth without spiritual growth and looking […]
Overview With Lockdown restrictions starting to ease, the church doors are able to be opened once more. However, there is so much more to opening the church than just unlocking and starting as per usual. How your church carefully considers how to re-open its building in a legal, responsible and ethical way will help your […]
Overview Small Groups tend to be the bane of ever church leader’s life. They seem to work for a short time then quickly lose momentum. However, the bigger problem is that churches don’t know why they’re running them, and without purpose, it’s hard to see them thrive. This episode will help your church give your […]
Introduction Mission Statements tend to get hidden away in some dusty corner of your website. They tend to be filled with generic statements that are long and cumbersome. But what if the Mission Statement could be the reference point for every programme, activity and decision in your church? Mission Statements seek to answer the key […]
Introduction How is our church going to thrive in the post-COVID world? With churches starting to re-open in July 2020, Chris & Lee spoke with Dale Sellers of the 95 Network about what to do, and what not to do, when re-opening your church buildings. With the U.S.A. a few weeks ahead of the U.K. […]