Our mission is to help your church thrive.
We do this by providing resources that support healthy church growth.
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Every year more than 4,000 churches close their doors forever.
We believe that local churches are central to God’s plan for transforming the lives of people within their communities.
We believe they are worth saving.
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LCM is a 501c3 organization that exisis thanks to Partner and member support.
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Church Growth
The local church is God’s design for connecting humanity to Him through Jesus. Because of this, growth matters deeply to Him. It is His will that the local church not just exist, but thrive.
That’s why we provide strategic church coaching and resources to help you stay on mission and actively engage your community in the process of church growth. Church growth doesn’t happen by chance—it takes intentional effort, faithful leadership, and a commitment to seeing lives transformed. The rewards, however, are profound: more people coming to Christ and a thriving, vibrant church.
Church growth is a faith-based calling, but it is also a people-driven journey. That’s where expert church coaching comes in. We help you engage leaders, volunteers, and members in the mission of igniting ongoing church growth. Our goal is simple: to see the Church flourish and more people encounter Christ through its ministries. This is our passion and our mission.
The Local Church Movement is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to helping churches like yours grow. We know every church is unique, which is why our church coaching focuses on equipping leaders with practical tools, resources, and training. When leaders are empowered, they create buy-in across the congregation, sparking personal growth among members and, ultimately, exponential church growth.
Your leaders are the key to inspiring engagement. When people are involved and invested, church growth happens naturally. That’s why we focus on providing the best church coaching for leaders—so they can mobilize more people, foster deeper connections, and ignite sustainable growth across your church.
If you’re ready to take your church growth plan to the next level, contact us today to learn how the Local Church Movement can partner with you.
How can we help you?
“The message stays the same but the methods change. ” – Rick Paladin
Evaluation & Testing
LCM offers on-site and remote evaluations of staff, service, teams, systems, structures, finances, planning, attendence, giving, and overall mission execution.
We offer in depth reporting followed by ongoing feedback to verify progress and support further church growth.
Church Growth
Our expanding catalog of free church growth resources is designed to help you find the answers you need to the questions you have.
It is our mission to build a comprehensive archive of wisdom to help you thrive as a minister which in turn will grow your church.
Digital Church Scholarship
We live in an amazing time where we have access to more people than ever in the history of the Church.
Everyone you want to reach is online, just a click away.
The Local Church Movement Digital Church Scholarship is designed to help churches leverage the power of the internet to bring the lost to you, so that you can help bring them to God.
Community and Fellowship
Ministry can be tough. People are both the biggest blessing and biggest struggle of serving God.
You don’t have to do it alone. The LCM Community was founded on the ideas that every ministry matters, and that we have a better chance of fulfilling our purpose if we work together.
We connect local churches to share skills and wisdom among our members to see everyone get better at church growth.
The art of Maximizing Engagement on purpose for growth
Engagement is more than attendance—it’s the level of connection and involvement people have with your church. In the context of church growth, engagement is a leading predictor of a church’s future health. The more connected people feel, the more likely they are to stay involved, participate in activities, and experience personal growth. And when individuals grow, the church grows.
So, how do we maximize engagement? Here are the keys:
– Understand why people come. Identify their needs and consider how the church can meet them in meaningful ways.
– Create a welcoming environment. Every person should feel seen, valued, and like they belong.
– Make church activities engaging and relevant. Programs and events should meet people where they are, addressing real-life needs and interests.
– Provide opportunities to get involved. People want to be part of something bigger than themselves—give them ways to contribute and participate actively.
At the Local Church Movement, our church coaching focuses on helping churches increase participation while staying true to their vision. We evaluate systems, structures, teams, communication, and leadership to see how they encourage—or unintentionally hinder—people from engaging fully.
By prioritizing engagement and taking intentional steps to foster involvement, churches don’t just grow—they thrive. Mission-driven, people-focused engagement is the engine that drives sustainable church growth.
Growing People Leads to Growth
Growing churches are churches that grow people.
Churches that see increasing attendance and more people serving have one thing in common: they are actively discipling their members. People are coming to Christ, being baptized, deepening their faith, and thriving in their personal relationship with God. As they grow, they serve the church and impact their communities for Christ.
The growth of people is the key to church health and vitality. Real church growth happens one person at a time. When individuals are moving forward in their faith, the church moves forward too.
Personal growth takes many forms today. Some seek self-improvement, others seek spiritual growth—but in every case, personal growth is a prerequisite for church growth.
Churches must be intentional about raising up people. Ministries focused on discipleship, mentoring, and faith development are essential. When people grow, churches grow—and their influence on the community and the world multiplies.
Church growth starts with people—leaders first, then the congregation. While growth brings blessing, it also brings change. Change management is critical for guiding growth in ways that align with your church’s mission and vision.
The Local Church Movement partners with churches to make this process easier through digital discipleship resources designed to ignite church growth. By leveraging tools like Facebook Groups, church management software, social media marketing, and more, members can grow spiritually no matter where they are in their faith journey.
Digital resources connect people seeking growth with the tools and support they need. If you want to see your church thrive, start by helping people grow. Church growth follows naturally when personal growth is prioritized.
The Mission: People and Growth
One of the primary missions of the church is growth—both in numbers and in Christian maturity. The church exists to reach people with the gospel and to help them grow in their faith.
There are many approaches to church growth, but all share the same goal: seeing more people come to Christ and walk faithfully with Him. Some churches focus on evangelism, others on discipleship or community outreach. Regardless of the method, the ultimate aim is the same—growth.
Traditionally, the church has emphasized internal growth, but today there is a stronger focus on reaching those who are not yet part of the church. This “evangelistic church growth” is about helping non-believers take their first steps of faith and experience the life-transforming power of Christ.
While strategies, programs, and resources are essential, it is ultimately the power of the Holy Spirit that brings people to Christ and nurtures their faith. Churches can create the environment and provide the tools, but God does the work of transformation. Growth happens when we combine faithful action with reliance on His power and grace.
This doesn’t mean the church has no role to play in church growth. On the contrary, we are called to be faithful witnesses—planting seeds, discipling others, and sharing the gospel. Yet we must remember: God gives the increase (1 Corinthians 3:6-7). Our role is to equip, engage, and lead, while leaving the results in His hands.
A church mission statement should clearly reflect a focus on growth. Growth must be taught, preached, and prioritized because it is essential to the health and vitality of any church. A church that is not growing is declining. Regular, intentional church growth—month by month—ensures that more people are reached and disciples are being made.
The Local Church Movement can help churches evaluate their growth mindset through free assessments. These evaluations provide clarity on whether your church is truly positioned for growth and how church coaching can help strengthen your mission to see people and the church thrive together.d.
Your Mission Matters
Your mission is vital. As a ministry leader, your role is to partner with God and others in the work of life transformation. Whether you are a pastor, worship leader, small group leader, or ministry team leader, what you do has eternal significance.
You can have confidence: God has placed within you the potential to succeed in the calling He has given. You are equipped to lead, and with His guidance, you can make a lasting impact.
God chose you for this role. With His leading, you are the right person for the job. If He believes in you, we believe in you too.
Many ministry leaders feel isolated, but you are not alone. You are part of a 2,000-year-old movement filled with brothers and sisters who want to see you succeed. The Local Church Movement community exists to connect you with support, encouragement, and practical church coaching so you can thrive in your leadership.
No matter your calling, we can help. Our mission is to help you reach your full potential as a leader. When leaders grow, churches grow. By investing in your development, we can help you supercharge church growth and bring the Kingdom of God to your community in meaningful, lasting ways.
