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Research reveals importance of small groups, evangelism, assimilation for church growth

March 7, 2023

By Marissa Postell Sullivan NASHVILLE, Tenn. - As churches continue ministry in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, many are finding it increasingly difficult to grow their small groups. However, churches continue to report new commitments to Christ and changed lives. According to a Lifeway Research study, the authority of Scripture is foundational to churches’ groups … [Read more...]

‘Most dying churches develop me-first mentality’ Rainer writes in new book

May 30, 2014

By Bob Smietana NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The church was dying and didn’t know it. Attendance was down, the building was mostly empty, and the glory days had long since passed. As a last resort, a church member asked Lifeway Christian Resources president and CEO Thom S. Rainer for some advice. Rainer spent a few weeks studying the church, then recommended a number of … [Read more...]

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