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Church Marketing Conversations - Ep 4: Why Your Church Isn't Growing with Gerald Duran of CanaGlobal

March 5, 2025 43:32 1 min read

Summary

In this episode of Church Marketing Conversations, Gerald Duran, founder of CanaGlobal, shares his expertise on bridging the gap between faith-driven entrepreneurship and church growth. With decades of experience in business turnarounds, Duran highlights how churches can apply strategic business principles to solve common outreach challenges and increase their community impact. He emphasizes that meaningful growth is rooted in intentional discipleship, digital engagement, and a clear understanding of the Great Commission. Throughout the discussion, Duran challenges church leaders to move beyond status quo approaches and embrace a more dynamic, mission-focused strategy to reach their congregations and the lost. By focusing on both spiritual health and practical marketing effectiveness, he outlines a clear path for leaders to revitalize their ministry and foster genuine community connection.

Key Takeaways

  • 1Apply proven business turnaround strategies to overcome common barriers to church growth.
  • 2Understand the vital role of digital marketing in reaching new people within your local community.
  • 3Prioritize discipleship as the foundation for sustainable church growth and evangelism.
  • 4Identify and correct common mistakes that prevent churches from successfully executing outreach.
  • 5Learn why top-growing churches emphasize a clear, mission-driven approach to ministry.
  • 6Leverage the power of faith-driven entrepreneurship to increase your church's local impact.
  • 7Implement actionable steps for pastors to attract new visitors while keeping long-term members engaged.

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CanaGlobal

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Gerald Duran

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James 1:5

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Matthew 7:7

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Hosea 4:6

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Barna Research

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Startup Church

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This episode of the Church Marketing Conversations podcast features Gerald Dur discussing common reasons why churches struggle to grow. Listen to the audio recording on this page to gain actionable insights for improving your church's outreach and growth strategy.