Tag: Church growth
Are you ready for 5 types of visitors?
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If you want your congregations to grow, you must be willing to let your identity change as your membership does.
Guest follow-up … do it!
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The worst kind of church follow-up is no follow-up at all. Get intentional today.
UMC numbers don’t tell it all
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Topline stats for The United Methodist Church are down but there are bright spots in the data.
Making communications sticky
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Here are some tips on how to communicate in ways that keep people listening.
The sacred dance
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As she says ‘Goodbye’ to Michigan, Bishop Laurie Haller celebrates the spirit of Aldersgate UMC in Grand Rapids.
What young seekers expect from church
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A recent Barna survey identifies spiritual development and welcoming communities as the top reasons young adults will head for the pews.
Four Areas of Focus reaffirmed
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General Conference hears about the achievements, vision and goals of The UMC’s Four Areas of Focus.
Vitality of churches measured
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New Jersey Area Bishop John Schol has released the 2014 Vitality Report on U.S. United Methodist churches.
Welcoming a stranger
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A District Superintendent “incognito” challenges congregations to become more welcoming.
Camps model love
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REV. TOM MACAULAY Pastor Detroit Conference, retired It is hard for me to believe, but I am now in my 44th year of ministry!