Simon Crowe 
“As many as 100,000 churches in America are showing signs of decline toward death.” In Autopsy of a Deceased Church, Thom Rainer shares ten warning signs of a dying church that he observed following the ‘autopsies’ of fourteen deceased churches. I found it to be a very sobering book and at times it got a bit too close for comfort. … Read more
The purpose of GrowChurch is to help churches succeed. We want to give you and your church access to resources and strategies that will cause explosive increase and growth in every area of your church life. Today I wanted to let you know about the number one rated resource package specifically designed for pastors and church leaders. It’s called The Systems Bundle and … Read more
What makes a good book “good”? Have you ever picked up a book and lost all track of time? My friends know I’ve enjoyed a book when they borrow it only to find more lines highlighted than not – the main text marred by my feverish scribbles and underlinings. I must confess right now that I am a hoarder… (please … Read more
How is it that a Jewish rebel in a tiny, dusty outpost of the great Roman empire is still the most controversial figure over 2,000 years on? I find it mind-blowing that whole civilisations have risen and empires have fallen and yet it’s not the noble kings we remember, it’s not Caesar or the mighty Roman governors we talk about: … Read more
“Leaders are learners, leaders are readers.” [Tweet this] For the last two years, I have committed myself to grow in wisdom and knowledge and aimed to read a book a week. I haven’t always hit the mark but it’s a habit I highly recommend. You can take a look at Growing Pastors Have Growing Churches for more info on how to set … Read more
Bringing someone you know and care about into the kingdom is one of the best highs you can get. One-on-one personal evangelism when done right, can become a lifestyle and change countless lives for the better. Everything you do comes out of your connection with God. Personal evangelism starts in the prayer closet as you see God’s heart for the … Read more
Book: Deep & Wide: Creating Churches Unchurched People Love to AttendAuthor: Andy StanleyLowest Price Online: AmazonPublished: 2011 by B&H Publishing GroupAvailable Formats: Hardback, Paperback, Kindle, AudioRead Customer Reviews: Here What Deep & Wide Is About The author, Andy Stanley, is the pastor of North Point Community Church in Atlanta, US where he has grown 5 churches to date with over 33,000 in attendance every week. His … Read more
I think it’s time to dispel some dangerous church growth myths! Talk about church growth to some people and they think you’re unspiritual – I don’t get this. A healthy church is a growing church, surely that’s the whole point? We all want our churches to grow so let’s face these lies head on. Rick Warren, pastor of Saddleback Church … Read more
The White Album [Remix Project] is Hillsong UNITED’scompilation of their most well-known praise and worship songs like you’ve never heard them before. You can listen to samples of the songs and read further reviews here. I came across the White Album accidentally after typing ‘Christian Dubstep Remix’ into YouTube and I instantly fell in love with it. It’s refreshing to have top … Read more
If you’ve suddenly been given the responsibility to lead a group Bible study and are not sure what to do, don’t worry – help is at hand! Let’s take a look at what it takes to run a successful church home group study and give you some lesson resources to help you along the way. Small groups, house groups, cell … Read more