Episode Details

Churches that are laser-focused on these five commitments tend to experience a continuous cycle of healthy church growth, while churches that allow the urgency of the moment to distract them from these commitments tend to experience decline. Thom and Sam discuss the new book, Crucial Commitments.

1. 1. Radical Prayer
   2. Frequent Attendance
   3. Ongoing Groups
   4. Simple Giving
   5. Outward Movement

Resources:

• Faith in Motion

• Upward Sports

• Brown Church Development Group

• Church Equip

• “Crucial Commitments” by Thom S. Rainer (affiliate link)

• Know Your Church

• The Hope Initiative

• Good News Neighbors Toolkit

• Church Answers Platinum Membership

• FREE Research Report! New Surprising Insights

Episode Sponsors:

Upward Running – Faith in Motion

Last year, Upward Sports introduced Upward Running, giving adults a way to engage in sports ministry. Now, they are launching the brand-new Faith in Motion