What Does it Take to Grow a Thriving Church?
15 Essential Practices for Nurturing, Sending and Leading Your People
New Report
15 Essentials to Grow a Thriving Church
For too long, churches have measured their health by common metrics like giving and attendance. While these indicators can answer some questions about church health, they do not offer a clear view of whether or not a church is growing. For leaders desiring to measure their church’s growth in three key areas—nurturing, sending and leading—there is a more holistic approach.
Barna’s latest report, How to Grow a Thriving Church, outlines a clear path to thriving. Within the book, the 15 dimensions of thriving are explored and paired with helpful practices to keep teams and ministries on track while pursuing healthy, thriving church community.
Are you ready to grow a thriving church? Purchase the report, gather you team and begin the journey today!
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An Introduction to the Thriving Church
Just getting started on your journey to a thriving church? We’re here to help you along the way. First, you’ll want to download An Introduction to The Thriving Church. In this free booklet you will discover:
- A Research-Backed Framework: Discover the 15 dimensions that make up a thriving church and begin to measure holistically.
- Insights & Practical Strategies: Learn how to strengthen discipleship, develop leaders and engage your community using Barna’s latest research.
- Next Steps for Your Church: Explore clear action steps to help assess your church’s strengths and opportunities as you position your ministry for spiritual growth and impact.
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Barna’s Thriving Church Institute (TCI) equips church leaders with expert-craft courses, tools and assessments designed to help you nurture faith, send disciples and lead with wisdom. Get full access to all the Thriving Church Institute resources for free when you join Barna Access Plus!
By subscribing to Barna Access Plus, you’ll unlock:
- The full Thriving Church Institute library: Explore research presentations, pastor interviews, field guides and other ministry resources curated for your journey towards a thriving church.
- Exclusive access to the ChurchPulse Assessment: Gather data on whether your church is thriving and your people are flourishing—identify your strengths and your opportunities for growth.
- Barna’s full digital library: Alongside exclusive releases and resources for Thriving Church Institute and the State of Your Church initiatives, explore Barna’s full library of digital content.