As your church grows, it’s natural to ask: Are our people actually growing too?
Attendance numbers can give you a snapshot, but they rarely tell the whole story.
Spiritual growth and church health are deeper than full seats on Sunday. Here are six signs that your church is not only growing—but getting healthier in the ways that matter most.
1. Increasing Generosity
Giving isn’t just a financial metric—it’s a spiritual one.
When people begin to give more consistently and sacrificially, it reflects growing trust in God and a heart aligned with His mission.
It’s not about meeting budget goals—it’s about seeing people take tangible steps of faith.
2. Participation in Groups
A church where people are in community is a church where people are growing.
Whether it’s small groups, Bible studies, or discipleship huddles, increased group involvement shows that people are pursuing deeper relationships and spiritual maturity.
Track it. Celebrate it. Invest in it.
3. Staff Engagement
Your staff sets the culture.
When pastors and team members are excited, engaged, and setting the example—your congregation follows suit.
A healthy team leads to a healthy church.
4. People Inviting Their Friends
Healthy churches grow through relationships, not just outreach events.
If people are regularly inviting their friends, it means they’re proud of their church and believe in what’s happening there.
That’s more than momentum—it’s mission in motion.
5. Social Media Engagement
It might seem surface-level, but your digital presence is often the first impression people get of your church.
If your members are sharing, liking, and commenting—it means they’re excited and feel a sense of ownership.
A vibrant online presence can be a reflection of real-world engagement.
6. Serving in the Church
When people move from attending to contributing, transformation happens.
If volunteers are stepping up in growing numbers, you’re building a body—not just a crowd.
And when people serve, they grow.
Track these six areas consistently and prayerfully.
They’ll help you see beyond the surface and focus on what really matters: people becoming more like Jesus.
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