Is Your Church Healthy...or Slowly Dying? 5 Signs to Watch

Your church might look fine on Sunday but here are five overlooked signs that reveal whether it’s actually healthy, just surviving, or already dying.

October 06, 2025

5 Signs Your Church Might Be Dying (and What to Do About It)

Most pastors point to attendance, giving, or building size. But what if those aren’t the real indicators?

After working with churches around the world, we’ve uncovered five surprising metrics that reveal whether your church is actually thriving… or quietly declining.

Watch this brief video for an eye-opening breakdown of these 5 elements, why they matter, and how you can make quick changes to reverse decline.

In This Episode Your Team Will Learn

-The five overlooked indicators of church health (beyond attendance and money)
- Why visitor flow and serving percentages predict future growth or decline
- How age balance and baptisms reveal deeper spiritual vitality
- The percentage of small group involvement needed for a thriving church

1) Which of these five signs most surprised you? Why?

2) What’s one metric your church is already tracking well—and one you’re not?

3) How can your leadership team create space for honest evaluation without fear?

4) If you could improve just one of these five areas in the next six months, which would it be?

The difference between a dying church and a healthy one isn’t luck—it’s leadership. Leaders who face reality, track the right things, and act with courage give their church a future. Don’t wait until decline is undeniable. Start counting. Start adjusting. Start leading toward health. Your church and your community are counting on you.

Let’s lead well,

The Church Staff Huddle Team