by Nick Baird-Chrisohon | Apr 20, 2023
The largest denomination in America is losing members at a pretty steady pace; however, trends look potentially hopeful if you look at attendance and baptisms. Dr. Ryan Burge highlights the latest data on the Southern Baptists and what it could mean for them and other...
by Bill Wilson | Apr 13, 2023
I recently visited an impressive coffee shop in a southern city and noticed a sign above the counter that said simply: “We appreciate your addiction”. From the length of the line I waited in to get my cup of coffee, they weren’t kidding. The historic home that...
by Nick Baird-Chrisohon | Apr 11, 2023
Scott Harris is a highly respected nonprofit consultant and trainer who has worked with numerous organizations to help them achieve their fundraising goals and increase their impact in their respective communities. He is the Vice President of Church and Global...
by Nick Baird-Chrisohon | Apr 7, 2023
Sometimes, answers to modern problems requires careful examination in the Scriptures. Sometimes those answers are right in front of us. Check out this article from the Lewis Center on Church Leadership on 8 lessons from Jesus on how to engage people.
by Nick Baird-Chrisohon | Mar 11, 2023
At some point in every church’s history, money has been a topic of conversation. How do we increase giving? How do we use our God-given resources well? We were honored to be joined by Allen Walworth of GraceWorks Consulting and Paul Grier from the Presbyterian...
by Nick Baird-Chrisohon | Oct 4, 2022
During our fall workshop series, we hosted Metro Human Relations Council Director and pastor of Beech Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Nashville Rev. Davie Tucker. Davie spoke candidly and bluntly about the future of the Church and how it connects to its community. ...
by Bill Owen | Apr 26, 2022
What have we learned these last two years? What are you learning? I remain hope-filled for us participating in Project Thrive. I am hopeful we will courageously follow new paths, innovate, and even change our minds as necessary about how we have always done things. We...
by Nick Baird-Chrisohon | Apr 7, 2022
Transcript and Footnotes: “We want you to reach out to young people.”“How do you plan to do that?” “We hired you.” I have had this conversation multiple times and expect at least a few more in my career. As a clergyperson under the age of 50, that is the primary...
by Bill Wilson | Mar 31, 2022
It was a haunting statement by a pastor. She was asked about how her church had rebounded from the impact of Covid upon live worship attendance. Like most, she reported that only about 65% of the pre-Covid attenders had returned to in-person worship. As she talked...
by Jon Roebuck | Mar 24, 2022
Transcript: Hello, this is Jon with Project Thrive with Belmont University. I want to talk with you today about attendance. One of the questions that is often asked is, “Why is attendance down?” There are a number of reasons for that. The first reason has to do with...
