7 Ways To Grow Yourself As A Pastor & Unlock Your Potential

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I get it. The weight of leading a church is immense. It’s a calling that demands our all. Back in 2014, I launched GrowChurch with the motto: “Grow yourself, grow your church.” Because, truth be told, our church’s growth is intertwined with our personal growth. Yes, you can do a stellar job welcoming visitors, have a systematic follow-up process, preach … Read more

How To Write Compelling 3-Point Sermon Outlines In 3 Steps

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Monday morning you’re sat at your desk, surrounded by open books and your Bible. Determined, you try to write a compelling 3-point sermon outline that’ll inspire hearts and renew minds. Yet despite hours of study you struggle to organise your ideas into anything close to coherent. If this sounds familiar, you’re not the only one… We’ve all wrestled with the … Read more

29 Church Growth Strategies That Work In 2025 (+Examples)

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Ever found yourself staring at the ceiling late at night wondering how to see your church thrive? Looking for effective church growth strategies that not only attract more first-timers through your doors but also keep them coming back? Then you’re exactly where you need to be. What I’m about to share with you aren’t quick fixes, they will take work… … Read more

22 Worship Leading Tips: Spark Life-Changing God Encounters

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Looking for worship leading tips to give yourself the best shot at creating transformative worship experiences? Whether you’re a beginner or experienced, you want to lead worship well. It can mean the difference between a service where people connect with God and one that falls flat. That’s why, instead of overwhelming you with complex theories, I’m going to focus on … Read more

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How To Be A Good Worship Leader: 21 Things You Need To Know

How To Be A Good Worship Leader

We worship leaders have the greatest privilege: We get to lead people into the presence of God. We get to facilitate life-changing encounters. Plus, studies have shown after preaching better sermons, improving the standard of worship is the biggest factor in growing your church. And just as a good sermon doesn’t happen by accident, neither does good worship. Certain skills, … Read more

How To Lead Praise & Worship Well: 6 Things You Need To Know

How To Lead In Praise And Worship Well

At 14 years old, I picked an old nylon-stringed guitar and started strumming away to songs like Shout to the Lord and Days of Elijah in my bedroom. In the key of G of course! 😜 I started learning the guitar because just 2 years earlier at the tender age of 12 I was captivated by the awesome love of … Read more

7 Crazy Ways To Make Visitors Feel Unwelcome In Your Church

7 Crazy Ways To Make Visitors Feel Unwelcome In Your Church

Occasionally outsiders may visit your church on a Sunday morning. How often this happens depends on where your church is located and whether or not you advertise your church. In a future post I will share with you preventative steps that will ensure you never get newbies darkening the doors of your church again, but for now, let’s get stuck … Read more

How To Make A Church Welcome Pack: Your Step-by-Step Guide

How to Make a Church Welcome Pack

There’s no better way to make first time visitors feel welcomed to your church than giving them a prepared welcome pack as they walk through your church doors. Here are 3 steps you need on how to make a church welcome pack: 1. Choose What Type Of Church Visitor Pack Some churches use pocket folders which make it easy to put your … Read more

How To Make Church Visitors Feel Welcome [11-Step Guide]

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Ever heard the saying: It’s so true. It’s one thing to get more first-time people into your church, it’s another thing entirely to keep them! When someone decides to visit your church that’s exactly what you’ve got… One shot.  One chance.  One opportunity to get it right. The goal here is not just knowing how to make church visitors feel … Read more