church decline

A recent survey found a median church decline in attendance of 7% between 2015 and 2020. Here's why that's the case.

Christ United Methodist Church in San Diego was on the brink of closing its doors until a change in ministry model brought new life for the congregation.

"Quick-fix" formulas won't work. Here are six keys to stopping a church's decline.

Your church wants to reach people, spread the Gospel, and grow. Why is it that new people aren’t showing up to your church like you hope and pray? Here are reasons people do not visit your church. Are any true of your church?

A 181-year-old church in downtown Jacksonville, Florida, has decided to dramatically downsize due to maintenance costs and steadily declining attendance. However, the move could be just what the church needs to continue its ministry in the community. 

There are 10 things that can happen when churched don't admit and adjust to church decline. I didn’t want to write this post, as...

A new study on church growth, decline and retention has significant application for the world of church planting.

Of the five groups identified in the study—Protestant, Catholic, other Christians, other religions and no religion—only American Protestants suffered a decline.