Are you ready for 5 types of visitors?

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!

The worst kind of church follow-up is no follow-up at all. Get intentional today.

UMC numbers don’t tell it all

Topline stats for The United Methodist Church are down but there are bright spots in the data.

Making communications sticky

Here are some tips on how to communicate in ways that keep people listening.

The sacred dance

As she says ‘Goodbye’ to Michigan, Bishop Laurie Haller celebrates the spirit of Aldersgate UMC in Grand Rapids.

What young seekers expect from church

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

General Conference hears about the achievements, vision and goals of The UMC’s Four Areas of Focus.

Vitality of churches measured

New Jersey Area Bishop John Schol has released the 2014 Vitality Report on U.S. United Methodist churches.

Welcoming a stranger

A District Superintendent “incognito” challenges congregations to become more welcoming.

Camps model love

REV. TOM MACAULAY Pastor Detroit Conference, retired It is hard for me to believe, but I am now in my 44th year of ministry!