In Preaching Articles: "Church and change" showing 1-15 of 59

Why Is It So Difficult To Lead A Church Through Change?

By Rob Pochek on Dec 4, 2018

Everyone says they want change, so what's the problem?

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-10, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Acts 9:3-6, Titus 3:1-5

Tags: Church, leadership, Change, Pastoring

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

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)

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)

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

The Art Of Creating Change In Your Church

By John Bisagno on Jun 7, 2018

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

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-49:12

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)

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)

The Church Revolution

By Sermoncentral on Aug 5, 2013

Watch the Back to Church video that's changing the way people think about the church!

Tags: revolution, back to church

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

How The Pulpit Is Changing In The 21st Century, And Why It's A Good Thing

By Kathleen And Kevin-Neil Ward on Oct 28, 2014

Not all change is bad. What if "new" ways of preaching and doing church actually take us closer to the New Testament model?

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-10

Tags: Support, Preaching, Change, Encourage, build  (view more)  (view less)

Change Is Overrated

By Steven Furtick on Aug 3, 2016

It’s easy enough to say we need to be patient with the process. To talk about the benefits of weaknesses. To extol the virtues of embracing who we really are. But I think we all know why we are in such a hurry to change.

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-150:1

Tags: Qualification, book, Unqualified, Elevation Church

Preaching Transformation: The Change We Need

By Ed Stetzer on Feb 23, 2018

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  (view more)  (view less)

Preaching For Deep Change: Are You Sharing Information Or Changing Lives?

By Ed Stetzer on Nov 10, 2018

Does your preaching give people everything they need to embrace change? Ed Stetzer offers practical suggestions for moving people forward.

Scripture: Ephesians 4:6-9

Tags: Preaching, Transformation, Forward, deep change

46% Of Us Adults Now Unchurched

By Michael Duduit on Sep 23, 2016

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