Yesterday I drove past a local high school. On the signboard out front someone had placed the following sage observation: The only place that success…
“As you read through these qualities of a growing church, check off the traits that your church and leaders currently possess in some useful measure.…
Mike took a deep breath and tried to calm the butterflies in his stomach. He was not very good at this but he was determined…
Without a doubt, home Bible study programs such as Search For Truth, Exploring God’s Word, and others, have been the greatest tool of evangelism in…
Pastor Johnson smiled broadly and waved as Dave and Patti’s car pulled out of the church parking lot. Then, with a small sigh, he turned…
By Rev. Tim Massengale An effective visitor follow-up ministry should be a high priority in every church. Why? Because your visitors are, without a doubt,…
Over the past twenty-five years in working in the ministry of church growth, I have observed many churches in various stages and conditions. Some are…
By Tim Massengale Mark pulled his battered golf clubs from the back seat and carried them over to Brother Vernon Bakers light blue town car.…
By Tim Massengale Annual Statistical Church Evaluation If your church is incorporated within your great state – as it well should be – then…