In Preaching Articles: "Church and change" showing 1-15 of 501

Why Growth Is Harder In A Small Church – And Change Is Essential

By SermonCentral on Apr 30, 2021

Big churches find it much easier to incorporate new people because the bigger the crowd, the smaller the impact each person has.

Scripture: Deuteronomy 10:19-20

Tags: Change, Visitors, Small Church, Christ in us

If Your Church Is Drifting And Stuck, Should You Try To Change It From Within?

By Jonathan Herron on Jan 12, 2022

What do you do if you’re a frustrated support staff member of a visionless church? Do you try to change things from within?

Tags: church planting, Church Death, pastoral leadership, Church and change

Urgent Church: Nine Changes We Must Make Or Die

By SermonCentral on May 14, 2022

Many of our congregations must change. They must change or they will die.

Tags: Gospel, Prayer, Change, Dying Church, gospel  (view more)  (view less)

The Abcs Of Church Change (Always Be Changing Something)

By SermonCentral on Nov 15, 2019

All living things change. Or they die. The church is no exception to that.

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-15

Tags: Preaching

6 Benefits To Not Changing Churches

By Dean Shriver on Jul 10, 2021

Thinking about moving to another church? Before you do, consider the benefits of "not" changing churches.

Scripture: Colossians 3:13-14, Colossians 3:13

Tags: Ministry, Church, mistakes, affliction, Leave  (view more)  (view less)

The Art Of Creating Change In Your Church

By John Bisagno on Aug 7, 2024

Are you making ministry changes according to the latest "church growth" fads or the prompting of the Holy Spirit?

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46% Of Us Adults Now Unchurched

By Michael Duduit on Apr 6, 2024

Barna makes these observations: “Attracting churchless people to corporate faith usually requires more than a few incremental refinements in outreach strategy and tactics. This is about more than improved marketing and having greeters at the church’s front door."

Tags: Change, Unchurched, Church Attendance, Change in America, church attendance  (view more)  (view less)

The Five Kinds Of Churches That Must Change Or Die

By SermonCentral on Jun 15, 2023

Okay, I have some tough news for you who are members or leaders of about 100,000 churches in America. Change or die.

Tags: Change, Church Growth, Reality, Dying Church

The First Step In Bringing Change To Your Church

By John Holm on Jan 24, 2023

Change is difficult under the best of circumstances. Here's how to soften the blow and prepare your people.

Tags: Leader, Guide, difficult, Change, leader  (view more)  (view less)

6 Brain Barriers To Healthy Church Change

By Charles Stone on Oct 19, 2023

Leaders often run into invisible brain barriers when they attempt change. Ignoring them can slow or stonewall a progress.

Tags: leadership, Change, Personal Growth, Overcoming Barriers, Leadership  (view more)  (view less)

Declare The *unprecedented God*

By SermonCentral on Dec 3, 2020

If your congregation is stuck in the "we've never done it that way before" trap, this is a message you should share.

Tags: Church, Change, Congregation, unprecedented, church  (view more)  (view less)

Preaching Transformation: The Change We Need

By Ed Stetzer on Jan 7, 2025

Ed Stetzer discusses the importance of transformation in the life of a Christian and offers points to assist the preacher in helping their congregation see it through.

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:7

Tags: Church, Growth, Discipleship, Preaching, Change, Transformation, counsel, Growth in Christ, preaching, church  (view more)  (view less)

8 Ways To Make Church Change Run Smoother

By Charles Stone on May 30, 2022

In your church you’re probably trying to bring change in some way or are contemplating it.

Tags: Church, Change, Healthy Relationship, Transitions, church  (view more)  (view less)

3 Keys To Making Change Stick In Your Church

By Charles Stone on Jul 13, 2023

Change is inevitable. And unless a church creates healthy change in itself, it will soon become obsolete.

Tags: leadership, Change, church conflict, Leadership Listening, Leadership  (view more)  (view less)

How To Lead People-Friendly Change In Your Church

By SermonCentral on Jan 13, 2022

I’ve been studying the art of change management lately and wanted to share a process with you that could save you a lot of grief the next time you think about a change in your church’s programs or procedures.

Tags: Communication, leadership, Change, Resilience, Leadership, communication  (view more)  (view less)