Even if you have no interest in urban settings and ministries, please read this. It concerns your duty with the Great Commission. read more
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Top 5 Reasons Small Group Leaders Quit
If you want to avoid leadership turnover, watch out for these telltale signs. read more
A Rewarding Yield: Ministry Harvests At-Risk Youth
414 is going to the streets of Manhattan for Christ and is seeing big results in youth salvations. read more
6 Simple Things a First-Time Church Guest Likes
If you were visiting another church, how would you like to be treated? read more
4 Reasons Pastors Must Break Through Community Silence
Why are we so uncomfortable with silence? What makes silence so deadly in a relationship? read more
Kingdom Economics: Change Your Beliefs and Change Your Behavior
Can the phenomenon of cognitive dissonance bring us closer to God? read more
12 Signs of Mediocrity in a Church
What happens when a church gets complacent and stops striving for God's excellence? read more
7 Trends in Worship Service Times
Here's why the "sacred hour" of 11 a.m. is no longer the worship time for a majority of churches. read more
10 Things You Should Never Say to a Guest in a Worship Service
Believe it or not, you might actually hear these words on any given Sunday. read more
12 Reasons Churches Don’t Practice Discipline
What churches do you know that establish expectations but do not always talk about accountability? read more
10 Ways to Read Your Community
How much do you really know about the community you serve? Here are some suggestions on how to explore the subject. read more
How Yours Can Become a Generous Church
What does it mean to be a 'generous church?' What is your definition of that phrase? read more
Evangelical Leaders Cite Intriguing Reasons for Denomination Changes
Switching denominations is more common than you might think for church leaders. Here's some of the reasons why moves are made. read more
11 Types of Churches You Are Excited to Bring Your Unchurched Friends To
Are you doing the things these types of churches are doing to it more attractive to potential members? read more
Stories of Transformation: Assessment Tool Gives Washington Church a Spark
In the fifth of a six-part series, LifeWay Research takes a look at how churches have turned a corner with the help of the Transformational Church Assessment Tool. read more
Just How Large Should a Local Church Be?
Does a church have to compromise its theology to grow larger? read more
3 Accelerating Trends in Local Churches
While these aren't foolproof, here are some things to look for in the church in 2015. read more
Is Your Church Raising Its Banner High?
While visible banners might bring folks into the church for a service, it's more important for a church to do this to promote itself as a great place to worship. read more
Hunger in America Reaching Epic Proportions
With Thanksgiving upon us and Christmas coming soon, find out how many American families are turning to church-run food pantries for help. read more
Part 2: The 10 Building Blocks of Biblical Community
In the second of a two-part series, Rick Warren continues the exploration of how to build cohesiveness in your church. read more
