Introduction Many once-thriving churches are now plateaued or declining and in need of renewal, restoration, and revitalization. Research indicates that between 4,000-10,000 churches close each year in America (Im, 2021). As the broader body of Christ, we cannot stand idly by while these congregations continue to deteriorate. Ecclesiastes 4:9 states that “two are better than
A new survey by Lifeway Research reveals that even the most dedicated weekly Protestant churchgoers are willing to miss Sunday worship services for reasons like bad weather, extra sleep, and leisure activities. The study polled over 1,000 Protestant churchgoers who attend Sunday services at least monthly. When asked how often they would skip Sunday church
In the midst of the Protestant Reformation, a revolutionary truth emerged – the doctrine of the priesthood of all believers. No longer were spiritual matters solely the domain of the clergy, but every Christian shared equally in Christ’s priesthood. This biblical teaching not only challenged the traditional clerical-lay divide but also affirmed the sacred dignity
Defining Church Planting Movement: A CPM is characterized by its rapid growth, witnessing an accelerated multiplication of new churches. Unlike traditional church planting approaches spanning decades, CPMs catalyze transformation within a relatively short period. This exponential increase is not merely incremental growth but compounding expansion: two churches give rise to four, four to sixteen, and