It’s the critique that church people hate to hear. The hypocrite thing. It’s everywhere. Research shows that 85 percent of the public views churchgoers as …

If most people currently avoid church (they do), how might the church change to be more welcoming to these exiles? This was a critical question …

Today’s Christian teenagers embody a number of encouraging values. But those same values tend to chafe today’s church. Since launching Group Magazine almost 40 years …

“We try to be missional. We try to be externally focused,” the young pastor told me. “But nothing seems to work.” This church, in a …

Does your town need another new church? A lot of people think so. It’s true that most people won’t attend any church in your town …

Last Sunday we drove past numerous half-empty church parking lots. Finally we found our way to a thriving church that’s bucking the trend–and breaking the …

In the face of agonizing tragedy the church stepped up. After monster tornadoes tore through Oklahoma, the people of the church demonstrated the simple and …

It’s the pinnacle of the church year. Crowds swell. Churches add chairs, and services, and parking lot attendants. Church leaders and members look out over …

They cheered when the band walked on stage. Without prompting, the fans sprang to their feet. I watched from the back of this large, high-profile …

I just returned from the world’s largest worship gathering. And I picked up some ideas for those who wish to grow their congregations to epic …