by Tracee Swank | Jul 15, 2026 | challenges, church health, community, growth
Think of the last person who actually became part of your church. Not a name on the attendance roll. Someone who got woven in. They almost certainly did not fall for a service first. They were loved by a few people who refused to let them stay strangers. That used to...
by Tracee Swank | Jul 14, 2026 | church health, growth, mission
Many churches have hospitality teams. Fewer churches have cultures of hospitality. There’s a big difference. A hospitality ministry is something a handful of volunteers do. A culture of hospitality is something everyone owns. That’s the difference between...
by Tracee Swank | Jul 13, 2026 | church health, entrepreneur, growth, Kingdom, mission
Many church leaders become uncomfortable whenever the word “innovation” enters the conversation. Some fear it implies abandoning biblical convictions in favor of cultural relevance. Others embrace innovation so enthusiastically that every new trend is treated as the...
by Tracee Swank | Jul 8, 2026 | challenges, church health, growth
You count the room on Sunday. Fewer than last year. A couple of regulars gone. And the thought you keep pushing down comes back anyway: This church is shrinking, and I am the one watching it happen. Sit with that fear for a second because it deserves an honest answer....
by Tracee Swank | Jul 7, 2026 | church health, growth, mission
Walk into almost any church in America and ask members to describe their congregation. You’ll probably hear the same phrase: “We’re a friendly church.” Most of the time, it’s true. People smile, and conversations fill the lobby before...
by Tracee Swank | Jul 6, 2026 | church health, growth, Kingdom, mission
Walk into almost any gathering of church leaders, and eventually someone will ask, “How many are you worshipping these days?” It is an understandable question because attendance has become the primary scorecard for many churches. We celebrate growing worship services,...
