Leadership Network's Dave Travis shares church trends and observations.

Church facilities are much like ships in the sea. They’re human-designed vessels severely and continually challenged by the natural turbulence of their Creator-designed environment. Of course, the original purpose of ships or church facilities hasn’t changed. But the relationship between them and their seas must change if they are to operate, or even survive, in the waters of their calling.

What every church should know about filtering their coffee plans.

When church growth begins to slow, a church needs to reevaluate their purpose and provide a fresh vision to impact their local community. Pastors and leaders can wrestle with their passions and their congregation’s giftedness, but often understanding the need of the community around them can be difficult. Considering these six trends in culture can help frame the discussion.

Small group ministries designed to foster intimate connections can overlook an individual’s need to interact in three other spaces – public, social, and personal. Learn how creative ministry spaces can engage members in deeper connections in all four spaces.

America differs from civilizations of the past that encouraged informal social settings, or “Third Places,” for citizens to connect. Most Americans are fragmented between home, work, the grocery store, and even church. Discover how churches can reach out to their neighbors with an effective solution.

To Keep Emerging Generations (and Their Children) Coming Back, Midwestern Churches Think Outside the Box