http://www.christianpost.com/us/topics/church-growth Copyright (c) Christian Post. All Rights Reserved. 5 en-gb 144 17 http://www.christianpost.com http://www.christianpost.com/images/blogs/article/cpLogo.gif http://www.christianpost.com/article/20091028/virtual/index.html http://www.christianpost.com/article/20091028/virtual/index.html The Christian church is engaging far less than 1 percent of the 70 million people who are active in the virtual world. This means the virtual world is by far the largest unreached people group on planet Earth, says one pastor. Lillian Kwon Wed, 28 Oct 2009 18:20:18 EDT http://www.christianpost.com/article/20091021/church-growth-in-china-too-fast-for-seminaries-to-keep-up-says-chinese-leader/index.html http://www.christianpost.com/article/20091021/church-growth-in-china-too-fast-for-seminaries-to-keep-up-says-chinese-leader/index.html One of the greatest challenges facing churches in China is training enough pastors to keep up with the booming Christian population, said the president of a Christian organization in China. Ethan Cole Wed, 21 Oct 2009 18:29:16 EDT http://www.christianpost.com/article/20090219/creative-church-conference-kicks-off-with-thousands/index.html http://www.christianpost.com/article/20090219/creative-church-conference-kicks-off-with-thousands/index.html Thousands of church leaders from all backgrounds and experiences are gathering in Grapevine, Texas, this week to find creative ways to implement God’s vision in their churches. Eric Young Thu, 19 Feb 2009 08:52:02 EST http://www.christianpost.com/article/20090202/achieving-a-biblical-missional-church-community/index.html http://www.christianpost.com/article/20090202/achieving-a-biblical-missional-church-community/index.html Three years ago, Austin Stone Community Church in Texas was recognized as one of the fastest growing churches in America by Outreach magazine. But what might have privately been a proud moment for most church leaders was keeping the megachurch’s lead pastor awake at night. Kenneth Chan Mon, 02 Feb 2009 14:48:48 EST http://www.christianpost.com/article/20090123/author-on-10-stupid-things-that-obstruct-church-growth/index.html http://www.christianpost.com/article/20090123/author-on-10-stupid-things-that-obstruct-church-growth/index.html Long-time pastor Geoff Surratt, who is a self-described “church addict,” recently completed a book in which he spotlights the most common mistakes well-meaning pastors make that hinder church growth. Michelle A. Vu Fri, 23 Jan 2009 17:31:48 EST http://www.christianpost.com/article/20090113/10-stupid-things-that-keep-churches-from-growing/index.html http://www.christianpost.com/article/20090113/10-stupid-things-that-keep-churches-from-growing/index.html A well-seasoned, self-confessed "church addict" who has tasted both the joy and pain of being a church pastor recently completed a humorous yet painfully honest book on the ten most common mistakes pastors make that keep their churches from growing. Michelle A. Vu Tue, 13 Jan 2009 16:07:15 EST http://www.christianpost.com/article/20081111/study-poor-planning-impedes-small-church-progress/index.html http://www.christianpost.com/article/20081111/study-poor-planning-impedes-small-church-progress/index.html Small churches often get most of the equation right when it comes to making progress, but the one major mistake they make is poor planning, according to a recent study. LifeWay surveyed pastors of congregation that average fewer than 100 in primary worship attendance. Jennifer Riley Tue, 11 Nov 2008 15:50:07 EST http://www.christianpost.com/article/20080630/when-car-seats-become-church-pews/index.html http://www.christianpost.com/article/20080630/when-car-seats-become-church-pews/index.html America has long accommodated its love of car culture with drive-in movies and drive-thru windows, to name just two examples. Since the 1950s, dozens of churches have tried drive-in worship. The Associated Press Mon, 30 Jun 2008 18:21:33 EDT http://www.christianpost.com/article/20080424/europe-mega-pastor-gives-tips-for-revival-of-u-s-christianity/index.html http://www.christianpost.com/article/20080424/europe-mega-pastor-gives-tips-for-revival-of-u-s-christianity/index.html The pastor of Europeand#146;s largest evangelical church gave advice on how to revive Christianity and the Church in the United States Tuesday evening during a QandA session based on questions submitted by American Christians. Michelle A. Vu Thu, 24 Apr 2008 09:57:29 EDT http://www.christianpost.com/article/20080409/chuck-colson-diagnoses-heart-of-church-problem/index.html http://www.christianpost.com/article/20080409/chuck-colson-diagnoses-heart-of-church-problem/index.html Healthy churches breed a healthy culture, but church problems can lead to social woes, contended political strategist turned ministry leader Chuck Colson on Tuesday.
Michelle A. Vu Wed, 09 Apr 2008 13:32:44 EDT http://www.christianpost.com/article/20080317/easter-checklist-18-factors-for-a-successful-church-outreach/index.html http://www.christianpost.com/article/20080317/easter-checklist-18-factors-for-a-successful-church-outreach/index.html Easter Sunday is less than a week away and most churches have already laid out their strategies on how to reach the unchurched and non-believers during arguably the most important Christian holiday. Jennifer Riley Mon, 17 Mar 2008 09:44:22 EDT http://www.christianpost.com/article/20080218/brian-mclaren-postmodern-christianity-understood-as-story/index.html http://www.christianpost.com/article/20080218/brian-mclaren-postmodern-christianity-understood-as-story/index.html The Christian faith is understood as a story by a postmodern generation that sees itself as part of the developing storyline, said an emergent church leader Sunday. Jennifer Riley Mon, 18 Feb 2008 14:43:12 EST