GrowLeader Podcast with Chris Hodges
74 | Carey Nieuwhof – Leading through Church Trends
Apr 7, 2025
Carey Nieuwhof, a leadership expert and influential voice in the church, shares insights on navigating today's challenges. He discusses the surprising engagement of Gen Z in faith and the potential of communal confession. Carey tackles the alarming decline in evangelism, calling for renewed focus and strategies. He emphasizes leveraging holidays for church growth and the importance of data analysis to inform leadership decisions. With personal anecdotes, he inspires leaders to embrace change with clarity and purpose.
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- Engaging Gen Z requires authentic connections and practices like confession to address their spiritual anxieties and encourage church involvement.
- Revitalizing evangelism efforts is crucial, as most church growth currently relies on transferring members rather than attracting new individuals.
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The Power of New Inviter Networks
New attendees at a church serve as vital sources for growth through their fresh connections. When someone visits a church for the first time and enjoys the experience, they tend to share it with friends and family, similar to how one would rave about discovering a great restaurant. This natural enthusiasm leads to a 'network effect' where new invitees will reach out to others who are also unchurched, amplifying the church's outreach potential. The logarithmic growth potential here can be illustrated by specific instances where new members brought in several visitors from their own social circles.
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