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The purpose of FivePractices.org is to identify and connect congregations and church leaders who seek to multiply their ministries by repeating, deepening, and improving on the Five Practices of Fruitful Congregations.

The Five Practices of Fruitful Congregations

  • Radical Hospitality
  • Passionate Worship
  • Intentional Faith Development
  • Risk-Taking Mission and Service
  • Extravagant Generosity 

This website serves as a source for new ideas, best practices, suggested readings, sermons, study guides, internet resources, teaching congregations, and event announcements that strengthen the basic practices of congregational ministry. The purpose of FivePractices.org is intended to encourage sharing, downloading, and free distribution of helpful ideas.

We invite you to learn with us, and to share with us, as we seek to fulfill the mission of the church.  Feel free to use the materials and to offer your experiences, sermons, and best practices related to the Five Practices. We ask only that you help us maintain a mutually respectful tone by avoiding offensive or antagonistic comments and by observing common courtesy.

Thank you for joining with us, and may God bless you in your ministry.