Posts Tagged ‘church growth’

A small church building in Austria

How can we grow a small church? In spite of what we see on television the majority of churches in America are under one hundred members. The following tips apply to really small, struggling churches as well as average size churches that may have reached a plateau. Pastoring small churches can be a challenge, but there are a few simple things you can do to help your church grow. [more]

Written by Dr. Paul E. Paino

1. Make changes slowly.
2. Announce office hours, then be there.
3. Promote preaching series on pertinent subjects.
4. Develop important contacts outside the church. [more]

What does it take to be an effective church planter? Dr. Charles Ridley conducted a study of church planters in the United States and Canada. Based upon his research and subsequent field testing, he developed a list of thirteen characteristics that define effective church planters. [more]

Pray, and then pray some more

Jesus said, “No one can enter the strong man’s house and plunder his property unless he first bind the strong man” (Mark 3:27). “The weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty through God to the pulling down of strongholds” (2 Corinthians 10:4). No great work has ever been accomplished for God outside of much time in earnest prayer. [more]

You must have a solid foundation

If your spiritual foundation isn’t strong it will be easy for the devil to get the best of you and destroy what God is desiring to do through you. Let me put it this way, make sure your marriage and relationship with God is strong and being cultivated before you start any ministry. Here are a few things to consider: [more]