Growth leads to more mileage for Abilene pastor, new property for the church
“When people bring their classmates and co-workers, they know what they’re going to get every Sunday.”
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Five reasons rural and small-town churches are making a comeback
The obituaries of rural and small-town churches are premature.Indeed, we continue to see clear evidence of hope and promise for both the churches and the communities. While the need is still great in the cities and more urban populations, we cannot ignore God’s work and opportunities in less populous areas.What is taking place to give […]
12 ways we overcomplicate church leadership and church growth
Often as I work with churches, I’m reminded that church leadership and church growth aren’t typically “rocket science.” We leaders are the ones who make them more difficult than they ought to be. Here are some ways we do that: We work first, then pray second. When that’s our order of leadership, we make our work […]
Fastest-growing, largest churches: Two Georgia churches made the list
Bethlehem Church in Bethlehem, Georgia and Cascade Hills Church in Columbus, Georgia are among the 34 Southern Baptist congregations listed with other evangelical churches that are the fastest growing and largest congregations in the nation. GOOGLE IMAGES/Special By Diana Chandler NASHVILLE (BP) — Thirty-four Southern Baptist congregations are among the fastest growing and largest evangelical […]
How to baptize a bunch of people
Pastor Brian Branam baptizes one of 72 Liberty Baptist baptized this summer. LIBERTY BAPTIST CHURCH In a society that seems to be “losing its religion,” is it possible to baptize a bunch of people? It’s no secret that churches are struggling. Our local newspaper recently published an article about the decline of many churches in our […]
The key to college ministry is a key to church growth
Above: Joe Graham, lead state missionary for the Georgia Baptist Collegiate Ministries, speaks with Abby Everett, a teaching and discipleship intern at First Baptist Statesboro and a graduating senior at Georgia Southern. MYRIAH SNYDER/Index STATESBORO — Generation Z, typically defined as those born between 1997 and 2015, make up 26% of the population today. However, they’re still largely misunderstood. They don’t […]
Six reasons why some church members resist growth
“Let us be church members who gladly obey Christ’s command to make disciples.”
5 reasons the homogeneous church is declining and dying
When you are in your worship services next Sunday, look at the people around you.
Keep an eye on Pastor Josh Saefkow and Flat Creek Baptist Church
“Josh is also extremely dedicated to seeking and accomplishing God’s will…”
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