by Scott Ball | Feb 7, 2021 | Church Consulting, Church Culture, Church Growth, Church Health, Church Revitalization
Contrary to what some believe, church revitalization is not the same as church growth. Yes, the church may (and should) grow under your leadership during a revitalization endeavor; however, the numerical growth of a church does not mean it is revitalized or healthy....
by Scott Ball | Feb 6, 2021 | Christian Life, Church Consulting, Church Growth, Church Health, Church Revitalization, Values
Church revitalization carries both challenges and joys. Revitalizing a declining or plateaued church challenges the congregation, provides opportunity for change and evaluation, and will inevitably cause some growing pains in the process. When looking to...
by Scott Ball | Feb 4, 2021 | Christian Life, Church Consulting, Church Culture, Church Revitalization, Community Outreach, Culture, First Impressions, Values
Good coffee matters, and so does your theology of hospitality. A few years ago, I was put in charge of making the coffee at my church for a small group event in the summer. I’m the master of making coffee in my own home with my own coffee pot. I’ve got the...
by Scott Ball | Feb 3, 2021 | Church Consulting, Church Planting, Church Revitalization, Multi-Ethnic Church, Podcast
Church Revitalization Podcast – Episode 75 Spanish is the second most spoken native language in the world. While English is more widespread because it’s often a second language, the Spanish language spreads across multiple continents. Moreover, hispanic...
by Scott Ball | Feb 3, 2021 | Church Consulting, Church Culture, Church Governance, Church Growth, Church Health, Church Revitalization, Leadership, Leadership Development, Staff Development
More than 80% of churches are plateaued or in decline, and church leaders are the problem. That’s harsh, but it’s the truth. We often hear a lot of the same questions: How can my church grow?How can we reach millennials?How can we do better at discipleship?How can we...