by Tracee Swank | Apr 9, 2026 | community, mission, outreach
For generations, Sunday morning has been the center of church life. It was the primary gathering. The main touchpoint. The front door through which people encountered the Gospel, built relationships, and began their journey of faith. And for a long time, it worked....
by Tracee Swank | Apr 8, 2026 | Great Commission, Kingdom, mission, renewal
Here is something I see in churches everywhere. Leaders are looking for innovation. Pastors who come home from conferences full of creative ideas. And six months later, the new ideas have stalled and the unchurched community outside the church doors is still...
by Tracee Swank | Apr 7, 2026 | Kingdom, mission, outreach
Most established churches did not choose to turn inward. It happened gradually, through years of reasonable decisions that slowly shifted the center of mission from outreach to upkeep. A building that needed attention. A budget that demanded caution. A congregation...
by Tracee Swank | Mar 30, 2026 | Kingdom, mission, outreach
Every church experiences moments when attendance rises and energy fills the room. Easter is one of those moments. But what happens after Easter? For many churches, the momentum fades quickly. Attendance returns to normal levels, and the excitement of the season...
by Tracee Swank | Mar 27, 2026 | Kingdom, mission, outreach
One of the most powerful outreach strategies for Easter does not require expensive marketing campaigns or complicated programs. It simply requires people. Specifically, it requires ordinary church members who are willing to form friendships with and then invite and...
by Tracee Swank | Mar 26, 2026 | growth, leadership, mission
Imagine this: Your church is growing. New ministries are launching. Leaders are stepping into responsibility. And instead of feeling overwhelmed, your team feels empowered. That’s sustainable growth. It doesn’t depend on one charismatic leader. It doesn’t collapse...
