Plateauing is a common problem in churches – meaning two to three years of non-growth. Noted researcher Thom Rainer states that according to current research, eight out of ten churches… Click To Read More "Church Today: Let My People Go | Rev T. W. Massengale"
Church Growth | Church Growth: Active Vs. Passive Evangelism Outreach can be divided into two broad categories: Active and passive. Passive evangelism is also called “hope so” evangelism. The most… Click To Read More "Church Growth | Rev T. W. Massengale"
Church Today- Jason Gallion A tale of Two Churches In his book, Sticky Teams: Keeping Your Leadership Team and Staff on the Same Page, author Larry Osborne warns leaders against… Click To Read More "Church Growth: The Successful Pastor"
One of the greatest insights into church growth is for a pastor to fully grasp and implement what is commonly called the Law of the Harvest: “…whatsoever a man soweth,… Click To Read More "Church Growth – Timothy Massengale"
Recently a pastor talked to me about compassion-evangelism and the use of free giveaways as a means of attracting visitors. He had heard of mixed results and wanted to know… Click To Read More "Opinions On Outreach – Timothy Massengale"
A Contract with God I am a firm believer in the importance of guest follow-up ministries. As I have oft said: 100% of your new converts come from your guests.… Click To Read More "Answer Forum – Church Growth – Timothy Massengale"
Home Bible Study Success By Tim Massengale Is the Home Bible Study (HBS) ministry still a viable evangelism method? Most would respond yes. It has been highly successful since its… Click To Read More "Answer Forum – Church Growth – Home Bible Study Success"
Faith Goal Setting Only Works When You Do It By Tim Massengale Someone far more successful than I once said, “people seldom have trouble reaching goals, they only have… Click To Read More "Issue 31-4- Faith Goal Setting Only Works When You Do It"
Church growth must be intentional. By the same token, new convert retention must be intentional as well. Without a well-organized discipleship plan, must churches will only keep 10-20% of their… Click To Read More "Issue 31-3 – Church Growth Must Be Intentional"
T.W. Massengale Pastors occasionally ask me what, in my opinion, is the number one secret to church growth. Most are expecting me to suggest an evangelism program or some unique… Click To Read More "Church Growth: Jan 2021"
Church Growth T.W. Massengale Your church guests are your best prospects. But most come multiple times before making a move for God. So encouraging their return is a key aspect… Click To Read More "Church Growth"
“Being a Personal Witness” The personal witness is, by far, the most effective method of soul-winning. Just striking up a conversation with someone – a waitress, cashier, or the… Click To Read More "Being a Personal Witness – T. W. Massengale"