Tag Archives: church growth

Buy a copy (or a case) of Secrets of a Secret Shopper!

Posted on March 30, 2017 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

  Greg Atkinson has nailed it this time! Now you can bring the expertise of professional consultant to your church for less than a meal at your favorite fast-food place. Helping you remove barriers and distractions so your guests can … Continue reading →

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Why [Your] Church Is In Jeopardy

Posted on April 2, 2012 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

Editor’s Note: Our good friend, Brandon Cox, is planting Grace Hills Church in Northwest Arkansas. As he does, his passion flows into his people and reveals his desire to stay focused on the mission of Jesus. Enjoy this reprint of … Continue reading →

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Episode 108 – Nothing is Impossible for the Love Expressing Church

Posted on March 14, 2012 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

Graceless moments. They have a way of sucking the life right out of us. They put the clamps on our spirits and keep us from breathing. Welcome to the Transformed podcast. In our episode today, Dr. Matthew Smith, lead pastor … Continue reading →

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Praying For Our City Leaders

Posted on February 5, 2012 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

By Dr. Matthew Lee Smith My phone rang yesterday afternoon. It was one of our city council members in El Segundo, California, where I recently accepted a lead pastor position. His kind words of welcome and thanks for my recent … Continue reading →

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Urban Churches Suffocate Under WWII Era Government Structures

Posted on September 6, 2011 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

It seems every time Eagles In Leadership is asked to come and help an urban church, one of the key issues strangling the life out of that faith community is their church governing structure. Notably, you will find the current … Continue reading →

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In Times of Transition and Change In The Church

Posted on July 8, 2011 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

Artwork Credit: relationship-economy.com The process of transition from a sick church to a healthy church is not an easy process! And when it begins, at least 5 things are true: In Times of Transition 1)      Things do not stay the … Continue reading →

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Healthy Church Attitudes

Posted on July 6, 2011 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

Artwork Credit: southsidenazarene.ca Yesterday we spoke of four common attitudes in the sick church. However, we also said that healthy churches grow, according to the New Testament: “And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds and teachers, … Continue reading →

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Sick Church Attitudes

Posted on July 5, 2011 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

According to the New Testament, when a church is healthy is grows. “And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of … Continue reading →

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What Is Jesus’ Dream for Your Church?

Posted on July 3, 2011 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

Artwork credit: sundayschoolleader.com As a leader, you know what its like to want to see God move in a powerful way through your community. Many times we ask the wrong questions and fail to work with God towards his dream … Continue reading →

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Transformed Interviews Steve Gladen About Small Groups With Purpose!

Posted on June 29, 2011 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

Steve and Matt Photo Credit: Melodee Smith In today’s episode, we return to the world of the 1st century and try to discover how the early church exploded upon the Roman Empire so quickly. Matt’s guest today is Steve Gladen, … Continue reading →

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