by Shane Craven | Feb 22, 2010 | Church Growth
THE SOUTH IS CHANGING. Through urbanization and the vibrant growth of southern cites and towns, the South is becoming a center for innovative, intellectual and cultural growth. Yet, for the first time in its history, the church in the South is declining faster than...
by Shane Craven | Aug 11, 2009 | Church Environments, Church Growth
Recently, Ed Stetzer gave a presentation at the International Christian Retail Show on some of the research he’s doing at LifeWay. He shared the top reasons they’ve found that young adults are dropping out of church these days. Among the reasons: 1. They...
by Shane Craven | Jul 22, 2009 | Church Growth
Why do we feel and have been programmed that to do God’s work as an individual church, we must find a way to “get the credit?” This has no value in advancing the Kingdom; will advance your church, though, for awhile. This will only last until God is...
by Shane Craven | May 7, 2009 | Church Growth
We have had so many great churches through the years, but I believe, more authentic ones, now, than ever before. Out of the Bible belt, people come as they are….in the Bible belt people come as they are expected to be. That results in a fake environment,...
by Shane Craven | Sep 15, 2008 | Church Growth
Why can’t churches change? Why can’t pastors change? Why can’t members change? Why do we avoid change? Why do organizations hold on until death, before they entertain change? I think change happens to us everyday in spite of our...
by Shane Craven | Jun 26, 2008 | Church Growth
1990- 52 million people attended church 2006- 52 million people attended church 1990-2006- The United States grew by 52 million people. Conclusion: Stagnant church attendance while the population continues to grow. 49 out of 50 states are declining in the...
