Community service is becoming a normal part of being a regular churchgoer whether that means participating in large scale, church wide opportunities, or independent projects with small groups members. More church leaders are encouraging members to serve outside the church walls so that it becomes a natural part of the church DNA. Author and Leadership Community Director, Eric Swanson examines these trends and other developments as more churches embrace an externally focused mindset.

The New Metrics: How Do They Look in Your Church?
The New Role for Western Missionaries
Missional Households
Changes in American Megachurches
Taking Your Church Missional: What Does it Cost the Leader?
Changing Metrics: The Benefits of Measuring Devotion and Obedience, Not Just Numbers
How Secure is Your Children's Ministry
The Changing Role of Large Church Senior Pastors: Trends and Developments
Externally Focused Churches Becoming the New Norm
Missional Households
Global Expansion: Local Churches in Europe Becoming International Church Planting Movements
The New Metrics: How Do They Look in Your Church?
Externally Focused Churches Becoming the New Norm
Rapid Growth Pastors on a Wild Ride
Planning for Big Success with Small Groups