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2026 Church Discipleship Report: What Church Leaders Are Experiencing
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2026 Church Discipleship Report: What Church Leaders Are Experiencing

49% of pastors admit their ministry is "fertile but unplowed." Are you leading in the dark? See the data from 477 leaders and the 4 patterns of healthy discipleship.

Church CultureA focused pastor sitting at a desk with a laptop and notebook, analyzing his church's discipleship strategy to identify ministry gaps.

Discipleship Strategy Assessment: Find Your Strategic Gap in 90 Seconds

Is your hard work producing spiritual fruit? 49% of pastors are stuck in the "fertile but unplowed" gap. Don't lead in the dark. Get a clear read on your strategy in just 90 seconds.

Community3 Christmas Gifts for Small Group Leaders: A Pastor's Guide to Volunteer Retention

3 Christmas Gifts for Small Group Leaders: A Pastor's Guide to Volunteer Retention

Stop volunteer burnout. Give your small group leaders 3 free, strategic gifts this Christmas: Community, Rest, and Clarity. Ensure they return refreshed and ready.

Church AssimilationConnection: Don’t Let People Get Lost in the Crowd

Connection: Don’t Let People Get Lost in the Crowd

Close your church's back door. Learn a 2-part proactive connection strategy to ensure every person feels seen, known, and cared for.

Church LeadershipChurch congregation worshiping—leaders fostering a teachable posture for discipleship and spiritual growth.

Creating a Discipleship Culture: 3 Ways Pastors Can Foster a Teachable Posture

From Sunday attendance to weekday transformation. Learn how Groups, Mission, and Care in suffering create a teachable posture—and a true discipleship culture. Read the 3 Ways

Church LeadershipWhat Are Spiritual Rhythms? A Guide for Pastors on 3 Ways to Cultivate Discipleship

What Are Spiritual Rhythms? A Guide for Pastors on 3 Ways to Cultivate Discipleship

As a pastor, guiding your congregation toward genuine spiritual growth is paramount. But how do you move beyond busy church programs to cultivate lasting change? This post explores the concept of ...

Church LeadershipA joyful group of young adults, representing the next generation of church leaders, smiling and taking a selfie together at a ministry event.

Christian Leadership Development: The Mentor's Dilemma in the Church

How do we develop the next generation of church leaders effectively? The answer might be in allowing them the freedom to fail. Explore the risks of overprotection and learn a practical "stewardshi...