Well, we’re back to the numbers game as we continue our look at the metrics that drive church health. Last time, we reflected on the “nickels and noses” measures of local church life, concluding that while more people and more money for ministry are good things, they aren’t truly the best measures of church health.
Month: August 2015
Metrics That Matter – 1
Numbers are a somewhat controversial topic when it comes to the local church. Some chase them, believing the size of the crowd will speak volumes about their own effectiveness. Others simply insist that Jesus wants to reach everyone, so everyone is the goal. Still others focus their energies on smaller gatherings, searching for an intimacy
The Big 5 Questions: Their Answers Will Revitalize Your Church – Part 20
Today, we come to the conclusion of our journey through the five questions every local church needs to be asking to bring new energy and life to their congregation. Our first question—How do we engage new people?—helps us see the critical need to develop specific strategic steps for connecting with people throughout our community. There
The Big 5 Questions: Their Answers Will Revitalize Your Church – Part 19
Today, we continue walking through the five questions every local church needs to be asking to bring new energy and life to their congregation. Our first question—How do we engage new people?—helps us see the critical need to develop specific strategic steps for connecting with people throughout our community. There simply can be no new
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