The Preacher? What About You? “We’re not growing as a church like we should!” “It seems like we’re LOSING members instead of GAINING members!” “Remember the good old days back in the 50’s/60’s/70’s/80’s when we were averaging 300-500 on Sundays? … Read More
Do Numbers Matter… To God? We live in a very analytical society that is concerned with the constant association of numbers and success. Businesses mull over sales quotas and production numbers like cows ruminate cud. When our elected officials talk … Read More
Do You Want Big Numbers? I cannot imagine a congregation of the Lord’s people who would not want their numbers to increase. In the book of Acts we find growth. “Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and … Read More
If God Be For Us, Who Can Be Against Us? As Paul teaches us in the above quote from Romans 8:31, when we put our absolute faith and trust in God, we will not need to worry or fear whatever … Read More
Just this past week I heard from a young preacher who is planning to step down from his position at a small congregation because he feels that he has not been successful in that role. Why? Numbers! The congregation averages … Read More
