How To Grow A Church
As a church consultant for Injoy Stewardship Solutions, I frequently speak with some of the greatest leaders in the Christian community. Of all the leaders I have had the privilege of meeting, there is none that I respect more than Ike Reighard, Senior Pastor of Piedmont Church in Marietta, GA.
Ike has been a personal friend for 15 years and I consider him one of the leading experts in America on the subject of church growth. Let me explain:
- When Ike pastored New Hope Baptist Church in Fayetteville, GA, it was recognized as the 2nd fastest growing church in the Southern Baptist Convention.
- When Ike planted NorthStar Church in Kennesaw, GA, it was recognized at the time as the fastest growing church plant in the history of the Southern Baptist Convention.
- And when Ike took over Piedmont Church, it was literally six months away from shutting its doors. It now runs over 1,000 in weekly attendance and has been a catalyst for transforming its community.
Did you notice the three types of churches Ike has led? He has grown an established church, a church plant, and a declining/dying church. I do not know of any other Christian leader who has that resume.
Recently, I sat down with Ike and filmed a three-part interview series on how to grow a church which you can see below. This offers something for every church leader regardless of what type of church you are in.
- Part 1 – The Type Of Leader God Uses To Grow A Church
- Part 2 – How To Grow A Church Through Community Ministry
- Part 3 – How To Grow A Plateaued Or Declining Church
Please pass these interviews along to every leader you know. Getting these insights from Ike is a gift to Christian leaders and we are honored to share it with you.
Brian Dodd And Ike Part 1 from Piedmont Church on Vimeo.
Brian Dodd And Ike Reighard part 2 from Piedmont Church on Vimeo.
Brian Dodd And Ike Reighard Part 3 1 of 2 from Piedmont Church on Vimeo.
Brian Dodd And Ike Reighard Part 3 2 of 2 from Piedmont Church on Vimeo.
Outstanding, and very helpful information! Thank you for the insightful interviews. God Bless.
Thank you Pastor Darryl. I am really proud of this resource. We hope to have 3 more interviews coming up. I trust you will have blessed services tomorrow.
This was so much help. I am a Pastor of a growing Church. My first Pastorate and we seen 173 baptism last year. But that was last year. God is so blessing our Church and we have Tribled in attendance in the last 19 months that I have been here. This is the best resource on leadership that I have found. Very Practicle
Thank You
Joey Hanner
Thank You very much Pastors Brian and Ike. This is some Very valuable information and I’m sure that in the near future, I’m going to be using the tips you’ve given here, in a brand new Church, called Awesome Ministry Outreach Center, If the vision God has given me is accurate, and my Faith tells me it is. I’m looking forward to receiving e-mails from you in the future. God Bless You, your Churches and your Family’s. : )
Pastor Brian. I just spent tonight watching all the videos with pen and paper in hand taking notes. Thankyou for making such material avaliable I have been truly blessed, encouraged and challenged.
God Bless
Laurence,
Thank you for your comments! When I was conducting the interview with Ike I knew what he was saying would help thousands of pastors. Your comments are confirmation of that fact.
Thanks you again and blessings on your ministry,
Brian