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church decline

Haitian Migrants Bring Vitality to Declining San Diego Church

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.

Church Decline: 6 Ways to Reverse a Shrinking Church

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

6 Reasons People Do Not Visit Your Church [Updated for 2020]

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?

‘Desperate’ Church Sees Opportunity to Be a Better Neighbor

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. 

10 Things That Can Happen When Churches Don’t Admit and Adjust to Church Decline

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...

Study: Unprecedented Growth Possible in Next 30 Years

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

Protestants Have Gone From 50% to 36% of the Population

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

Church Members, Here Are 10 Ways to KILL Your Church

There are several qualities common to dying churches. What's interesting is that most church “deaths” occur for a few simple (and oftentimes avoidable) reasons. Here are 10 of them.