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How to Create a Welcoming Environment for a Small Group Visitor

Whether they are new to the church, new to faith, or just exploring spiritual community for the first time, their first experience as a small group visitor can determine whether they choose to return or quietly drift away.

How ChMS Improvements Are Transforming Church Operations

ChMS improvements are more than just tech upgrades—they are redefining how churches connect with members, track ministry impact, and support healthy growth.

Is Worship Warfare or Witness?

While many believers find the language of worship warfare empowering, others question whether it risks conflating spiritual devotion with a kind of militant theology.

Ethical Boundaries (and Risks) of Using AI for Sermon Preparation

What are the promises and pitfalls of using AI for sermon preparation, and how can church leaders can embrace technological assistance without compromising spiritual integrity?

5 Ways to Truly Welcome First-time Visitors to Your Church

Welcoming first-time visitors isn’t about tactics or gimmicks. It’s about creating an environment where people feel noticed, respected, and genuinely loved.

Loneliness in Ministry: What Barna and Gloo’s State of the Church Data Reveals

Loneliness is not just a pandemic-era buzzword—it is a deep, structural challenge facing pastors and church leaders today.

What Is the State of the Church and Why Should You Care?

Barna partnered with Gloo on State of the Church 2025, emphasizing monthly data, human flourishing, and church thriving. Here's what church leaders need to know about this movement.

7 Small Group Ministry Challenges And What to Do About Them

No small group ministry is immune to obstacles. Whether your church is launching new groups or maintaining long-standing ones, you’ve likely encountered small group ministry challenges.

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