Is your church vigorously exploring this issue, or do you continue to maintain the status quo?

Here's why some potential visitors may be staying away from your services.

Do you have a set of systems in place for your church in case it becomes stagnant?

Here's how to continually evaluate your progress and make the necessary adjustments to grow healthy while growing larger.

What do you think of this? Is it outrageous or impractical?

In the second of a six-part series, LifeWay Research takes a look at how churches have turned a corner with the help of the Transformational Church Assessment Tool.

Does your church fit this category? Why or why not?

Here's why the Christmas holiday season is a perfect time for your church to make a great first impression on guests.

Why do you suppose some first-time guests decide never to return to your church? Could one of these reasons be it?

Isn't it about time to concern ourselves more with getting lost people through the front door of our church than stopping people from leaving?

If your church is in its beginning stages, here are some suggestions as to how you can attract people to your services.

If the growth of Christianity is exploding in places such as Africa, Brazil and Asia, then why is the American church declining?

No one can deny there's a rapid growth in multisite churches. Here's why that growth is good.

Are these issues hindering your church's growth? If so, what are you doing about it?

A survey of the board of directors of the National Association of Evangelicals revealed some crucial elements that are present in churches that have experienced solid growth.

Some sow seeds, and others reap a harvest. Here's why you may be 1 of the former.

There are probably more than 21 mistakes you can make that stunt your church growth. But let's start with the low-hanging fruit. Are you falling into any of these traps?

Worship: What steps have you taken or will you take to address these excuses?

How is your church or campus ministry doing in these three aspects? Where are you strong and where do you need an upgrade?

Is your church stuck, in decline or simply not reaching its full potential? A merger might be the answer, but it takes work and agreement.