"This news, which we call the '52-percent factor,' offers a compelling reason for churches to do the work necessary to launch a new church or campus—because the spiritual payoff is so strong." 2:00PM EDT 7/21/2017

I'll never forget those two ladies' question to me: "Pastor, why don't we see revivals like these anymore?" 2:00PM EDT 7/17/2017

We desperately need more local churches. 2:00PM EDT 7/3/2017

What moves your church forward? What's wasting time? 2:00PM EDT 6/21/2017

It's not a pleasant topic, but it's one you need to know. 2:00PM EDT 6/12/2017

My church had been on a 15-year plateau followed by a near-death experience due to a leadership conflict. Here's what we did. 8:00AM EDT 6/9/2017

If a church has four or more of these signs present, it is likely in deep trouble. 5:00PM EDT 5/17/2017

We need a vision for the people before we develop a vision for a particular model of church. This is how you do that. 8:00AM EDT 5/12/2017

Having done their religious duty, they're going to take the next week off. Here are four things you can do to prevent that. 8:00AM EDT 4/20/2017

Church turnarounds require a variety of factors. These are the crucial ones. 8:00AM EDT 4/19/2017

These two post-Easter responses are very common, but it's time to move our thinking in a new direction. 8:00AM EDT 4/18/2017

Guests notice and usually comment on how loving a fellowship is (or is not) by the people's willingness to welcome newcomers. 5:00PM EDT 4/13/2017

No church program is perfect, but there are principles that can increase the likelihood of nondurable fruit becoming durable and multiplying fruit.

8:00AM EDT 3/29/2017

If you're just starting out, or have any interest at all in church planting, carefully read these.

5:00PM EST 2/8/2017

These simple instructions are also our blueprint for spreading the gospel and advancing the kingdom.

2:00PM EST 1/30/2017

A church's health is measured by its obedience to this important mandate, not by its seating capacity.

2:00PM EST 1/10/2017

Here are some things Evangelist John Burton might change if he decided to start another church.

8:00AM EST 1/10/2017

This may force you to make some tough decisions.

5:00PM EST 1/3/2017

Some will make you laugh—out loud.

5:00PM EST 12/20/2016

Though there is no formulaic approach or magic-bullet program, there are repeated themes to glean from.

5:00PM EST 12/13/2016