Church Growth & Vitality

Articles John Q. Goes Downtown
- By John Q. Visitor
- Posted on May 9th, 2011
Just as secret shoppers help retailers know what real customers are experiencing in their stores, John (or Jane) Q. Visitor offers the real view from the pew in congregations…
Articles John Q. Gets Red Carpet Treatment
- By John Q. Visitor
- Posted on May 2nd, 2011
Just as secret shoppers help retailers know what real customers are experiencing in their stores, John (or Jane) Q. Visitor offers the real view from the pew in congregations…
Blog Just Tell Me What to Think
- By Matt Appling
- Posted on April 30th, 2011
A lot of people are trying to “detox” from evangelicalism. That means that people are taking a second look at our previous “assumptions” about…
Articles Embracing Disability in Congregations
- By Amy Saffell
- Posted on April 27th, 2011
Although most of my days are filled with the busyness of a career and the joy of friends, family, and fun, part of having a disability for me has meant doctor’s…
Articles Is This a Bible-Believing Church?
- By Martin Thielen
- Posted on April 27th, 2011
A man recently asked me, “Is your church a Bible-believing church?” My first response was, “Yes, we are a Bible-believing church.” For example, I told him…
Video What Is Church?
- By Curtis Zackery
- Posted on April 26th, 2011
Curtis Zackery is glocal pastor at Strong Tower Bible Church in Franklin, TN. "Glocal" means that he spearheads STBC's missional efforts locally, nationally, and globally…