Where do People Find Meaning Today?
The church wonders why regular worship attendance is now being redefined for many churches as once a month, rather than once a week. Leaders are disappointed at the eroding levels…
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Moving in Faith to a New Location
…with an average attendance of 50 each Sunday morning, was discerning whether to remain in its current facility or relocate. The church building, constructed in 1858, needed a variety of…
5 Reasons the Church Still Needs Young Clergy
…has found that pastors between the ages of 24 and 35 were the most successful in founding churches that reach 250 or more in worship attendance within seven years. An…
Leadership and the Small Membership Church
…their unique history and culture, while also bearing hope for the future. According to the U.S. Congregational Life Survey, the average worship attendance of a U.S. church is 90 persons;…
Five Keys to Becoming a More Inclusive Community
…inclusion: this church is not yours but ours. An inclusive church then ensures that each cultural group shares equally in the benefits of wealth accumulation despite specific attendance numbers or…
Reclaiming the Lost Art of Story Telling
…we had collected stories from about 30 people — close to 10 percent of our average attendance. The stories were organized into two devotional books that were mailed to members….
To the Point: Why Young Clergy Matter
…more in worship attendance within seven years. An informal poll of congregational development officials in the United Methodist church also showed a preference for church planters aged 25 to 35….
To the Point: How Do New People See Your Church?
…may be one way to increase the engagement of everyone. Choirs need to remember that leading and enhancing congregational singing may be their most important function. If attendance is far…
50 Ways to Welcome New People
…worshippers to record attendance makes it more likely visitors will sign. Visitors don’t want to be singled out. Make a special effort to remember visitors’ names and call them by…
50 Ways To Strengthen Adult Education
…clear about expectations with regard to attendance, participation, and preparation. Promote participation effectively Link group study topics to sermon series and encourage participation from the pulpit. Emphasize study during Lent….
