Simon Crowe

As a pastor or church leader you have been uniquely called to lead and grow God’s church. He has placed a vision in your heart, a purpose for your church, and a desire to impact lives in your local community. At GrowChurch, we believe that God wants to use you to increase the influence and reach of your church and … Read more

Before we get into the reasons why small churches don’t grow let me say from the outset, there’s nothing wrong with being a small church. (You actually have a lot of advantages over larger churches) All I know is that almost every small church leader I speak to wants his or her church to grow. Just because your church is small … Read more

Being outward-focused is one thing, but knowing how to get more people in your church is another. That’s why today we’re going to look at the practical steps and strategies that hundreds of other churches have taken to get more people and grow their churches. Along with some tools and resources you can use to take your church forward. Right before … Read more

When we’re asking what’s the best way to grow your church membership, we’re clearly talking about numbers. Of course, church growth can’t be measured only by how many people you have… Disciple-making is about quality over quantity. I’d rather have 10 Bible-believing, church-serving, Jesus-loving disciples than one hundred church-goers any day of the week. But do you know what’s even better … Read more

In this step-by-step guide I’ll show you exactly how to build a church website you can be proud of. And don’t worry! It’s really not as hard as you think (I promise). Follow this guide and you’ll have your church website set up in the next few minutes. Understatement of the 21st Century: Your church website is important. Before someone … Read more

The idea of designing a church website may seem like a daunting one for many, but it doesn’t have to be. The days of needing to know HTML or being a programming expert are long gone. Now, with the help of WordPress, the largest website platform in the world, creating and building a church website is as easy as it’s … Read more

In this church growth series, we’ll explore the 8 powerful ways to make your church grow in 2023. You see, God gives us growth but it’s our job to manage it. You can’t force a crop to grow but you can work the soil, water it and plant the seed in order for it to thrive. I believe we are … Read more

Are you ready to witness tangible results with an easy yet powerful church evangelism idea? Look no further! The first step to getting people through your doors is letting them know you exist – and this effective method will boost your church’s visibility and reach new heights of growth and influence. Many churches struggle with visibility, but we have a … Read more

Let’s set the record straight: There’s no quick-fix Miracle-Gro formula that’s going to grow a church overnight. If there were and it could be bottled up, someone somewhere would be incredibly rich by now. And it’s important to recognise that the size of a church isn’t the sole indicator of church health. The number of bums on seats doesn’t necessarily … Read more

Welcome to today’s post on how to build a strong church. Congratulations on your heart and dedication to building God’s kingdom! This 5-step guide is designed to assist you in identifying the key areas of focus as a leader to drive real change and growth. By understanding how to build a strong church, you’ll make a greater impact in your … Read more