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The 1950s formula for Sunday school-based church growth – Elmer Towns describes the creative - and effective - method for church growth developed by Arthur Flake. (from GCRN Conference 2009)

How Will Mancini got into church consulting – The author of Church Unique explains his humble beginnings and the fortuitous relationship he developed with Aubrey Malphurs.

Elmer Towns on praying the Scriptures – "When you read, it's at an academic level. When you pray, it gets into your heart and into your will." - Elmer Towns at the …

Katrina didn't close this battered church – Pastor Bruce of St. John the Baptist Church #5 described finding bodies in the floodwaters outside his church.

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Setting the Stage for Good Stewardship This guide gives you advice on helping to boost your contributions plan. Tags: Consulting, Prayer, Preaching, Research, Sunday School and Small Groups, Teaching Resources, Technology, Vision, Volunteers Sponsored by: ACS Technologies

Safety 101: A Church Leader's Guide to Risk Management Developing a comprehensive risk management plan for your church starts with assessing the risks in each key area of ministry. Tags: Administration, Consulting Sponsored by: Brotherhood Mutual Insurance

Inside The World Of Executive Pastors: Leadership Network's 2009 Survey Executive pastors (also known as director, chief of staff, or church administrator) face unique struggles and challenges, often filling a role at the church’s most strategic level. Tags: Ministry, Preaching, Research Sponsored by: Leadership Network

Changes in American Megachurches Megachurches – Protestant congregations that draw 2,000 or more adults and children in a typical weekend (attendance not membership) – show considerable consistency over the past eight years through growth and development. Tags: Administration, Church Growth, Ministry, Research Sponsored by: Leadership Network

Selecting Locations For Additional Campuses In recent years, a number of visionary church leaders have joined the multi-site revolution to expand the gospel’s reach into different parts of their cities, their states, and even to other countries. These leaders have developed innovative multi-site strategies that fit their particular cultures, their resources, and the opportunities God has given them, and they have developed their own criteria for selecting sites for new campuses. Tags: Administration, Architecture and Construction, Church Growth, Church Profiles, Vision Sponsored by: Leadership Network

Building Community Through Church Design New churches are utilizing lessons learned from popular secular attractions to help foster a sense of community in their building design. By mixing the social and the sacred in flexible spaces that encourage people to linger and enjoy personal interaction, church design can help build a sense of community. Tags: Architecture and Construction, Building Design & Construction, Church Growth Sponsored by: David A. Price Architects, Inc.

Mutli-Purpose Rooms: Maximizing Your Space Efficient space utilization is key to getting the maximum number of functions in the least amount of square feet. Some hints on maximizing space utilization included in this article are: classroom design, movable seating within the worship center, fellowship hall use and church function scheduling. Tags: Administration, Architecture and Construction, Furniture & Space Planning, Office Equipment, Sunday School and Small Groups, Teaching Resources Sponsored by: Screenflex Portable Room Dividers

Changing Metrics: The Benefits of Measuring Devotion and Obedience, Not Just Numbers “Today, people in our churches—and especially young people—want to devote their lives to a cause that’s bigger than themselves,” observes Ken Fong, pastor of Evergreen Baptist Church in Los Angeles. “In our church,” he reflects, “we’ve had to change what we measure. We no longer use size as our primary metric. Instead, we spend time and effort analyzing the compelling intangibles of the Spirit’s work: devotion, love, and obedience.” Tags: Church Profiles, Discipleship, Ministry, Preaching, Vision Sponsored by: Leadership Network

Sustainability Trends As new churches develop, more are incorporating environmental sustainability elements in their designs. By using energy-saving and conservation techniques, churches can save money and reinforce their roles as community leaders. With more open space; efficient heating, air-conditioning, lighting and plumbing systems; and careful use of paints and adhesives with less off-gas pollutants, churches can help minimize their impact on the environment and provide a welcoming worship space for congregants. Tags: Architecture and Construction, Building Design & Construction, Church Growth, Technology Sponsored by: David A. Price Architects, Inc.

Taking Your Church Missional: What Does it Cost the Leader? Leading one's church in a missional direction may be easier said than done. Along with the rewards come risks—both personal and corporate. In an informal survey, church leaders identified 10 key areas of cost in taking their church missional. They answered the questions: What does missional leadership look like? What does it cost? Is it worth it? Tags: Church Growth, Leadership, Parachurch/Missions Sponsored by: Leadership Network

Missional Households How important is it to church families that they serve the community together? According to a Baylor University School of Social Work survey,it’s very important and families desire the church to help design the opportunities. Tags: Discipleship, Evangelism and Outreach, Research, Volunteers, Youth Sponsored by: Leadership Network

Planning for Big Success with Small Groups This guide shows ways to help plan successfully when working with small groups. Tags: Architecture and Construction, Christian News and Church Headlines, Church Growth, Church Profiles, Conferences/Seminars, Consulting, Fellowship, Leadership, Ministry Sponsored by: ACS Technologies

How does a house of worship benefit from a digital signage system? For a house of worship, it’s about bringing people together. For digital display, it’s about enhancing human interaction through better communication. Tags: Audio Visual & Digital Signage, Display Technology, Information/Wayfinding, Signs & Banners, Technology Sponsored by: NEC Display Solutions

Avoiding the Money Conflict Churches that have embraced a culture of generosity have avoided talking about giving money or other possessions to the church. Learn what some churches have done to successfully navigate the waters of capital campaigns. Tags: Architecture and Construction, Finances & Fundraising, Research Sponsored by: Leadership Network

Breaking Down the Age Barriers: How Churches Become Intentionally Intergenerational Today’s society often segments people by age. Young and old have few opportunities to interact. However, some churches are discovering that intergenerational ministry is a rewarding, Godhonoring work, and they are finding ways to encourage meaningful connections across generational lines. Tags: Church Growth, Church Profiles, Fellowship, Youth Sponsored by: Leadership Network

Teacher First: Leadership Network's 2009 Survey of Large-Church Senior Pastors Megachurch pastors are a rare breed. They represent 0.3% of North America’s churches but they draw almost 10% of weekly Protestant worshippers. Most of these churches are growing, many by a respectable level of conversion growth. They are high-visibility congregations with widespread influence. In May 2009, Leadership Network conducted a survey of 232 megachurch pastors. This report reveals some interesting insights on their unique role. Tags: Church Growth, Leadership, Preaching Sponsored by: Leadership Network

Church Safety 101 Checklist Tips for developing a church risk management strategy. Tags: Consulting, Insurance, Safety & Security, Law, Legal Sponsored by: Brotherhood Mutual Insurance

Projectors Offer Quality and Major Stewardship Decision Projectors can bring value to a church's worship service, but they can range in price and quality. Learn what to look for in a projector and how to choose the right one for your church. Tags: Audio Visual & Digital Signage, Display Technology, Hardware, Technology, Video Sponsored by: NEC Display Solutions

Going Outside the Church Walls Find out how to encourage people to visit your church and the things you can do to make sure they keep coming back. Tags: Associations, Christian News and Church Headlines, Church Growth, Church Profiles, Conferences/Seminars, Consulting, Evangelism and Outreach, Fellowship, Ministry Sponsored by: ACS Technologies

NEC Display Solutions for Houses of Worship With new technology, there are many decisions to make—but only one company, NEC, helps you build a customized solution. This guide was created to help find that solution and prepare for some common questions and issues to consider when starting a conversation about digital signage systems. Tags: Administration, Church Growth, Technology Sponsored by: NEC Display Solutions

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