How to Grow a Thriving Church

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15 Essential Practices for Nurturing, Sending, and Leading Your People

Rethink what it means to measure church health.

For too long, churches have relied on giving and attendance as the ultimate scorecard. While important, these lagging indicators don’t tell the whole story of your church’s health. That’s why Barna created the 15 Thriving Church Practices—a holistic framework to help you see, measure, and strengthen the areas that truly matter.

With these practices, you and your team will:

• Go beyond numbers to understand the heart of your ministry

• Identify where your church is thriving and where it needs growth

• Track meaningful metrics that align with long-term spiritual impact

Gather your leaders, pray together, and begin the journey toward a thriving church. Success isn’t just measured by who shows up—it’s found in transformed lives and a vibrant faith community.