Simple Ways to Create Space for Presence
Slowing down does not mean giving up on ministry—it means making room for what matters most. This article offers five practical ways churches can simplify their calendars, prioritize relationships, and create space for people to be present with God, with one another, and with their community.
Why Over-Programming is Hurting the Church
When churches say yes to everything, they often lose what matters most: presence. Overprogramming can wear out volunteers, crowd out relationships, and keep us from living on mission in our communities. Sometimes doing less is the most faithful thing we can do.
How to Welcome the Dechurched Without Reinforcing the Reasons They Left
The dechurched are not looking for gimmicks—they are looking for honesty, grace, and evidence that something has truly changed. This article offers five practical ways churches can welcome them back without repeating the patterns that drove them away in the first place.
Letting Your Identity Shape Your Ministry
Knowing your church’s identity is not enough—it has to shape your decisions, ministries, and culture. This article shows how to align your strategy, structure, communication, culture, and people with who God has called your church to be.
How to Clarify Your Church’s Identity
Churches often struggle with identity because they confuse activity with calling. This article offers practical steps to help your church discover who it really is—by listening well, examining your story, digging deeper than generic values, and naming what truly matters. Clarity is not just possible, it is essential.
10 Warning Signs Your Church Has Made the Building an Idol
Buildings are tools for ministry, not the mission itself. If fear, nostalgia, or control shape how space is used, your church may be serving the building—not Jesus. These 10 signs can help you spot the warning lights.
Creative Outreach: Moving Beyond Traditional Events
Traditional events have their place, but true outreach means listening to your community, thinking smaller and more often, and making it personal. Creative outreach helps your church build meaningful relationships that lead to real revitalization.
Preparing for Easter: How Churches Can Make the Most of This Season
Easter brings more people through the doors than almost any other Sunday—but will they come back? Learn how to prepare well, engage visitors, and turn Easter momentum into long-term church revitalization.