The Decline of the American Church The church in America will continue to decline until elders, preachers, and church leaders realize that the “consumer model” does not work–and is not what God intended. It is not about what programs a … Read More
By the Numbers In Numbers 13, God told Moses to select one leader from each of the twelve tribes to send into Canaan. Their mission would be to spy out the land God had promised them and then report back … Read More
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