Asking someone who’s opinion you value to complete a sermon evaluation form is a great way to figure out your blindspots and identify areas you can improve. There is always space for us to grow as preachers, even the most experienced of us. The best preachers are those who are hungry to get better. Asking people for honest feedback can … Read more
Today in this 5 step how to start a small group Bible study guide I want to break down how you can take to get your first small group off the ground into bite-size portions. But let me start by making you a promise: It’s not as difficult as you think. I believe you’re reading this because God’s called you raise … Read more
You and I both know can go to church with your mum and dad, wear a cross necklace, even have a certificate of baptism on your bedroom wall without being saved… So what are the signs of a true Christian? What makes you a Christian anyway? Can I start by telling you a story? You see, there was one this courageous … Read more
What are the top three qualities of a good pastor? What makes a good church leader? What leadership qualities must someone demonstrate before you will trust them, respect them and follow them? Feel free to use this simple and memorable leadership teaching with your teams. Let’s get straight into it. I believe that when it comes to great Christian leadership … Read more
If any of you have been around for a while you’ll know I’m big on reading and learning and growing and for one simple reason: Growing a church congregation first requires the leader to grow. In today’s post, I just wanted to show you the best place to buy Christian books. Rather than going to a Christian bookstore, I will … Read more
Please note that this post contains some affiliate links. If you sign up to any one of these services I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. I’m regularly asked for recommendations on different tools, training, resources and services available to church pastors looking to grow their church. Because of this, I’ve put together a list … Read more
Last Update 11th October, 2016. Being a pastor and working for the church is (probably) the best job in the world. There’s no greater fulfillment than seeing people respond to God, grow in their giftings and discover their life purpose. If every vocation was ranked by order of satisfaction, I’m sure pastoring would be at the top of the list. … Read more
Last Update 7th October, 2016. Almost all churches have a mission statement. Just ask the pastor and he’ll probably point to a notice on the wall and say: “The mission of our church is to make disciples.“ Then ask the same pastor how successful their church is in making disciples and things normally start to get a little hazy… A majority … Read more
Writer’s Guidelines Our mission at GrowChurch.net is to be the pastor’s online resource for Church growth and Christian leadership. We aim to create a community of church builders to inspire, motivate and equip the church to take action to grow their church’s impact and effectiveness in pointing people to the truth of Jesus Christ. How to Submit an Article We … Read more