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Overcoming Church Plateaus: My Conversation with Jono Long
Have you ever felt your church has hit a growth ceiling despite your best efforts? Recently, I had the privilege of joining Jonno Long on his podcast to tackle the challenge of overcoming church plateaus head-on. I shared our research-based approach to helping...
Common Patterns in Growing Churches: Breakthrough Behaviors Plateaued Congregations Need To Take
If you're trying everything to get your church growing again, you've done things like "launch a new sermon series" or "revamp your children's area." But the needle hasn't moved. After working with hundreds of churches across the country, I've identified several common...
Top 5 Reasons Your Church Website Isn’t Attracting New guests (And What You Can Do About It)
Let's be honest. You spent time and money on that fancy new website. The design looks clean, the colors match your logo, and you've got all your ministries listed. But the new people? They're not showing up. (Awkward silence) After reviewing hundreds of church...
3 Essential Church Growth Strategies for 2025
Church growth isn't what it used to be. In 2025, the landscape continues to shift dramatically. Post-pandemic attendance patterns, changing cultural attitudes toward organized religion, and new expectations from both churchgoers and seekers have created a perfect...
Data Driven Church Growth: Break Ministry Plateaus
If you're struggling to break through growth barriers in your church, you're not alone. Many church leaders find themselves hitting plateaus. They're often unsure of who they're trying to reach. Many don't know how to effectively connect with their community using...
Church Growth Strategies for Easter: A Digital Guide for Pastors
You're likely feeling that mix of excitement and pressure as Easter approaches. You want this season to be different. You want to see new faces, hear fresh stories of life change, and feel the energy of a growing congregation again. But for too many pastors like you,...