Aug 11, 2026
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Plus: why personal references aren't enough when screening volunteers, and the real reason outreach programs stall.
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A new framework separates church health from church size—plus three ways to check your own congregation this week.
Jul 28, 2026
New research on the Great Dechurching shows most who left never renounced their faith—they're waiting for an invitation, not a reason to stay away.
Jul 21, 2026
Youth group helps, but new research shows two-thirds of regular attendees are still inconsistent across the six markers of active faith.
Jul 14, 2026
New Barna research shows the resources churches offer pastors rank lowest in helpfulness, while the hardest moves to make rank highest.
Jul 7, 2026
2 min read
Carey Nieuwhof's latest research reveals a 25-year reversal in who's showing up and why it matters for your reach.
Jun 30, 2026
Arthur Brooks explains why isolation is draining your joy—and how pleasure becomes a gift when people are involved.
Jun 23, 2026
Understanding the last 70 years might be the most clarifying thing you do this year.
Jun 16, 2026
What faithful growth actually looks like for smaller congregations
Jun 9, 2026
New Barna data, a depleted pastor problem, and three things to do this week
Jun 2, 2026
What invitation, presence, and relationships have to do with growth
May 26, 2026
Leading faithfully when AI is reshaping how people connect
