I truly wish that church growth would happen by simply praying and waiting upon God. While faith can accomplish anything (Mark 11:22-24), the clear commandment…
The other day I went to a restaurant that had great food, but the service was so terrible that it made me not want to…
In past columns, I have strongly emphasized four key evangelism ministries: (1) bringing guests to church and combining that with a comprehensive visitor follow-up ministry,…
Home Bible Study (HBS) works. Without a doubt, it has and continues to be the most successful evangelism tool within Apostolic churches. But it doesn’t…
A pastor must make a concerted effort to resist the “small-church syndrome” which tends to include a defeatist attitude. Small church pastors often look at…
By: Tim Massengale Churches that average fewer than sixty in average attendance are viewed by church growth consultants as “single cell” churches. But as a…
In my opinion, every church that desires to grow needs to focus upon “small groups.” This term has been around for quite some time in…
After 35+ years of active involvement in church growth ministries, I am confident that most churches can double in attendance and membership in five years…
What outreach programs are, in your opinion, most effective? Someone has aptly observed that you can cut down a tree with a pocket knife or…