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When hubris comes to church
For nearly the past three decades, I have been studying the life cycle of churches. I continue to be amazed at how certain patterns play out repeatedly in most churches. Yet, I am also challenged to …January 6, 2012
| For nearly the past three decades, I have been studying the life cycle of churches. I continue to be amazed at how certain patterns play out repeatedly in most churches. Yet, I am also challenged to discern how churches can avoid the last two stages … |
 | By Brian Kluth, Author of the www.GenerousLife.org 30 & 40 Day Devotionals and Founder of www.MAXIMUMgenerosity.org For a car to run well, all the pistons must be firing properly. For a church's finances to run well, all the "generosity" pistons … |
| Money is often the "silent subject" in many churches. Here is a list (and discussion video) of 30 small group or class discussion questions based on the 30-day generosity devotional, 7 Keys to Open-Handed Living in a Tight-Fisted World. The … |
| Every year most of our churches are in need of some game changing weekends in the life of our church. This can happen by bringing in a proven guest speaker to address a specific topic during a weekend of ministry. As a senior/preaching pastor, guest … |
 | I spoke to 20 pastors this last week on the topic of Healthy Churches. I suggested to the pastors that there are five types of churches along the health paradigm, including one level most never reach. First, there are Hospice Churches. These … |
 | One question that I hear from time to time is, "Where are the least reached areas in the United States and in Canada?" In this post, I hope to provide you with an answer to this question. Last year, I released a study on the concentrations of … |
 | Here are the results of your recent blood test. Are you healthy? Sodium - 143 mmol/L Glucose - 100 mg/dL Potassium - 5 mmol/L Calcium - 9 mg/dL Urea 3.1 - mmol/L Creatinine - 86 mg/dL Cholesterol - 200 mg/dL Triglycerides - 110 mg/dL Phosphorus - 4 … |
 | Ask any denominational rep and you will hear pretty much the same thing: "That church is predominantly filled with adults who are in their 50's and above." Sometimes it's "in their 60's" and not so infrequently you will hear, "They are mostly in … |
| A year and a half ago I began talking about the Millennial Generation on my blog, in large part because my son, Jess, and I decided to research this generation and offer an early assessment of them. Our project is finally complete: a recently … |
 | On this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. Matthew 16:18Trying to keep up with trends in the constantly changing, ever-expanding world of technology and new media is a daunting challenge. Inexact science … |
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Changes in American Megachurches
Megachurches – Protestant congregations that draw 2,000 or more adults and children in a typical weekend (attendance not membership) – show considerable consistency over the past eight …Type: ResearchSponsored by: Leadership Network -
Missional Households
How important is it to church families that they serve the community together? According to a Baylor University School of Social Work survey,it's very important and families desire the church to help …Type: ResearchSponsored by: Leadership Network -
Church Health Survey Questionnaire
The Church Health Survey aims at helping you discern strengths, weaknesses, attitudes and perceptions in your church.Type: White PaperSponsored by: ChurchCentral.com -
Inside The World Of Executive Pastors: Leadership Network's 2009 Survey
Executive pastors (also known as director, chief of staff, or church administrator) face unique struggles and challenges, often filling a role at the church’s most strategic level.Type: ResearchSponsored by: Leadership Network -
Not Who You Think They Are: The Real Story of People Who Attend America’s Megachurches
Have you wondered what it would be like to go to the nearest megachurch, sit down in one of their comfy chairs, get inside the mind of the congregation, and see their church as they do? You wouldn't …Type: White PaperSponsored by: Leadership Network
