The secret weapon a pastor needs for church growth
December 9, 2024
Church communication expert Mark MacDonald shares why bringing outside expertise into your church is a secret weapon for church growth.
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4 tips for growing your church with digital marketing in 2025
December 5, 2024
Digital marketing is the new Yellow Pages, writes church communication expert Mark MacDonald. He shares four tips for growing your church with digital marketing. Start preparing now for the new year.
Attending church during Christmas? Study shows who is going, who isn’t
December 4, 2024
A Lifeway Research study finds U.S. adults are split on whether they’ll be at church sometime this Christmas — 47% say they typically attend church at Christmastime, while 48% say they do not, and 5% aren’t sure.
Championing effective innovation: Bullard driven to help leaders with strategic thinking, efforts
December 1, 2024
George Bullard’s primary advice for associational leaders? Spend the most time and energy with those who want to participate in missional activities.
Sign language interpreters do a work of love in Deaf churches
November 28, 2024
“We were intentional in making sure that the Deaf community was integrated into the life of the church and to see them as part of us, irrespective of their disability,” said pastor Quintin Few Sr.
First person: Thank you, pastor, for these 10 things
November 26, 2024
Chuck Lawless shares why he’s thankful for pastors as Thanksgiving approaches.
First person: 7 signs you’re stuck in the ‘Christian bubble’
November 23, 2024
Chuck Lawless shares some of the signs that we’ve insulated ourselves from a world we’re called to reach…
First person: The phases of a pastor firing
November 22, 2024
EDITOR’S NOTE: First, some pastors are fired for moral failure. This article does not address that category of firing. Second, this article makes some church
Ministry helps widows overcome loss, find purpose
November 22, 2024
When the casseroles are gone and friends and family wave goodbye, the woman who has lost her husband now faces the unknown. From that moment
Consumerism & contentment: Study looks at American mindset
November 20, 2024
A Lifeway Research study asked 1,200 U.S. adults their level of agreement with 10 statements related to issues of consumerism and contentment. Most Americans find themselves with a mix of values.
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