In Preaching Articles: "Member Retention"

Shut Down The Bus Tours: What Older Members Should Really Be Doing

By Carey Nieuwhof on Aug 9, 2023

What if this one generation actually just sacrificed for the sake of another? What if they gave up their preferences in music, style and taste so that others could come to know Christ?

Tags: God's family, Life Mission, mission, Intergenerational

The Power Of Multisensory Preaching

By Rick Blackwood on Jun 2, 2020

Multisensory preaching engages more of the listener, increases clarity and retention, and can reignite your joy in teaching by making sermons more vivid and memorable.

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Tags: Church, Communication, Preaching, pastor, wake up, Cohabitation, preaching, church, sermon preparation, Teaching Tools, Pastoral Communication, Creative Ministry, adult children, Communication General, God's dwelling place, Pastor, Sermon Preparation, communication, illustration, Clarity, time is at hand, Homiletics, Awake, Dress Properly  (view more)  (view less)

4 Keys To Increasing Giving In Your Church

By Jim Morgan on Jul 17, 2023

Redefining members (not pastors and staff) as the “church” and the community (not members) as the “customer” would reverse the lens through which churches evaluate nearly every decision they make today.

Tags: Money, Giving, Generosity, Perspective, perspective  (view more)  (view less)

The Top Secret Agendas Carried By Your Congregation

By Chris Surber on Sep 11, 2021

Every church member carries an agenda in the secret briefcase of their heart. What's their agenda?

Tags: Affirm, Preaching, challenge, Congregation, Agenda  (view more)  (view less)

6 Statements That Can Kill A Church

By SermonCentral .com on Mar 31, 2022

These are statements from church members whose churches have already closed their doors.

Scripture: Proverbs 18:21

Tags: Money, Power, Unhealthy, Dying Church

Why You Shouldn’t Prepare Sermons Alone

By Brian Croft on Sep 8, 2020

Inviting trusted church members into sermon preparation strengthens clarity, application, humility, and pastoral effectiveness.

Scripture: Proverbs 11:14, Proverbs 20:18, Proverbs 27:6, Ecclesiastes 4:9-10, 2 Timothy 2:15  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Preaching, Accountability, preaching

9 Dynamic Ways To Widen Your Church’s Front Door

By SermonCentral .com on Feb 3, 2026

As you develop your outreach strategy, consider including a plan for equipping your church members to be recommenders and inviters

Tags: Preaching, preaching

One-Man Band Or Symphony

By Lance Witt on Sep 28, 2023

Whether you are leading a team or you are a member of a team, you must keep your eye on the bullseye of health and productivity.

Tags: Teamwork, team building, pastoral leadership, servant leadership

6 Things I Heard That Convinced Me We Needed A New Church Website

By Joanna Gray on Apr 13, 2024

As church communicators we’re constantly looking for ways to make the ministry better not only for visitors, but for our church members as well. There are always little hints and quips here and there that our church family members say that give us a not-so-gentle nudge toward what we should be doing to better the ministry and further the mission.

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Why Strategic Guest Speakers Can Spark Evangelism And Church Growth

By SermonCentral .com on Jan 9, 2023

High-profile guests can motivate invitations, attract visitors, reengage lapsed members, and strengthen systems when used wisely and sparingly.

Scripture: John 4:29, Luke 14:23, 1 Corinthians 9:22, Acts 13:44, Matthew 5:16  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Evangelism, Preaching, Christianity, Church Growth, Guest speaker, evangelism, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

Less Is More: How Churches Should Prioritize Communication

By Tim Peters on May 1, 2025

Overloading church members with announcements weakens impact. Here’s how to streamline messaging so your mission stays clear and memorable.

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18, 1 Corinthians 9:22, 1 Corinthians 14:40, Colossians 4:6, Ephesians 5:15-16  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: clutter, Market, church leadership, communication, Church Leadership, Communication, Message  (view more)  (view less)

The Five Kinds Of Churches That Must Change Or Die

By SermonCentral .com 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

Five Surprising Insights About The Unchurched

By SermonCentral .com on Aug 16, 2023

Many church leaders and members have such misperceptions about the unchurched, churches often fail to reach them, or even attempt to reach them.

Tags: Evangelism, Unchurched, habit, evangelism

8 Ways To Make Your Church More Accessible

By Rod Arnold on Mar 14, 2025

Learn eight practical, authentic ways to connect your church with your community, clarify your identity, and turn everyday members into bold inviters.

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16, Colossians 4:5-6, 1 Peter 3:15, 1 Corinthians 9:22, Acts 1:8  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Love, Forgiveness, Church, Compassion, Preaching, preaching, church, love  (view more)  (view less)

Is The Problem Really "Your Teaching Isn’t Deep Enough”

By Eric Geiger on Jul 30, 2021

When church members say teaching is not “deep enough,” the issue may not be the sermon. Understanding what people mean helps pastors respond wisely.

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:6-10, 2 Timothy 4:3, 1 Corinthians 3:4-7, Hebrews 5:12-14, Colossians 2:6-7  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: preaching, Truth, Preaching, Lack, problem, deep teaching  (view more)  (view less)