We are nearing the start of 2021. For most churches, it will truly be the beginning of the “new normal.” […]
January is the time we set new goals for the year. For many of us though, 2020 held so much […]
With three locations in Davidson, Huntersville, and Westlake, North Carolina, Lake Forest Community Church’s mission is to love people as […]
The most common question in declining churches is how to grow church participation. I refer to congregational participation rather than […]
7 What’s the Difference between “Multi-Site” and “Fresh Expression”? This is my new blog about using MissionInsite™ for community research […]
If you are a church worker, you would probably agree that keeping up with every single person in your church […]
Stable, strong families make stable, strong churches. Healthy Christian marriages make strong families. This means that as churches we should […]
The Catholic Church is known for the richness of its tradition and liturgies. Regardless of geographic location, the Church maintains […]
Businesses are great at practicing that which we Christians should excel at: hospitality. In the business world, it’s called “customer […]
Recruiting and retaining volunteers has to be one of the most difficult aspects of church operations. Every church relies on […]
Many churches, missions and non-profit organizations rely on volunteers to accomplish their goals. Volunteerism reduces payroll costs and can be […]
An ongoing conversation among church leaders is how to engage the elusive millennial. This group, identified as the 80 million […]