Author and former worship pastor Greg Atkinson says if churches would do these eight things, they should see a greater return and higher percentage of second- and third-time guests.
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Make Easter Big, But Don’t Put All Your Eggs in One Basket
Rick Warren says Easter is a great starting point for evangelism, but find out what it's not the finish line for a purpose-driven church.
‘Spy’ Considerations for Easter Sunday
When preparing for Easter Sunday services, are you evaluating your church in these areas? What about the rest of the year?
Every Nation Ministries Thriving After Humble Beginnings 20 Years Ago
Every Nation Ministries was birthed in pastor Steve Murrell's home in the Philippines in 1994. Find out how far it has come in reaching the world with the gospel.
7 Practices of Growing Churches
While your church may have grown numerically, is Jesus happy with the church that has been built? If not, what changes do you need to make?
Will the Real Jesus Please Show Up?
Shouldn't the supernatural should be the norm in the life of the church?
Bob Rhoden: ‘The Spirit Said … '
When launching a new ministry or planting a church, who holds the most important opinion?
How to Use Social Media in a New Church Plant
Who needs an advertising budget when social media spreads the word?
Why Millennials Shouldn't Leave Church
If there's a problem with the church, there's a problem with us—and standing on the sidelines won't help. So, are you in or are you out?
5 Stories of Salvation to Evangelism
Five ministry leaders share the story of those who helped lead them—both directly and indirectly—to salvation.
Cityteam: When Discipleship Explodes
Only 12 years old, a discipleship movement has helped to plant almost 29,000 churches in 50 nations and has won almost 1 million converts—a third of them Muslims.
Serving the City by Living the Gospel
Want to know where to start? Take these six keys and run with them.
Frank Viola: Discipleship Misconceived
Reading your Bible, evangelizing, going to church and praying daily are truly great things for a believer. But are we discipling like we should?
A Gospel With Hands and Feet
Sometimes words aren't enough to transform a heart. Even Jesus knew meeting physical needs is often the greatest starting point for sharing the gospel.
We’ve Got a Discipleship Problem
Can discipleship gain a foothold in the 21st-century church? It must if the church is to fulfill its true call.
Keeping the Chreasters
Prompting people to attend Easter and Christmas services doesn't take much effort. Find out why the real work is enticing them to become regulars.
Why You Should Treat Your Guests Like Cancer Patients
Find out why guests at your church will most likely come back if they receive same love and care some cancer patients receive at a hospital.
How to Handle Growing Pains in Your Church
There is no growth without change. And there is no change without loss. And there is no loss without pain.
Should Every Church Be a Recovery Ministry?
Is your church in the habit of rescuing the broken? If not, why isn't it?
Understanding the 6 Kinds of Church Services
Find out why to better understand God's Word, we must not only understand the content on the page but also the emotional context in which it takes place.