By: Ben McEachen
One of the best bits about gathering at church to glorify God together is morning tea. Continue reading “Who Should Pay for Church Morning Tea?”
Who Should Pay for Church Morning Tea?
Leaning In To Difference: Zoomers and the Future of the Church
By: Stephen McAlpine
When my son was learning to ride a skateboard we would go down the skate park for what seemed like endless hours, and he would stand at the top of the ramp and try to ‘drop in’. Continue reading “Leaning In To Difference: Zoomers and the Future of the Church”
Effort, Excellence, and Exclusion: Three Challenging “E” Words
By: Brian Harris
I’ve been fortunate enough to have pastored churches which grew, and I loved the challenge each brought: adding new buildings, enlarging the staff, seeing people grow in their love for Jesus and each other. Continue reading “Effort, Excellence, and Exclusion: Three Challenging “E” Words”
Is There Still Stigma Around Mental Health?
By: Ben McEachen
Valerie Ling knows stigma continues to be attached to mental health conditions. Continue reading “Is There Still Stigma Around Mental Health?”
Stan Drama ‘Prosper’ Confronts Collision of Faith and Immorality
By: Laura Bennett
Featuring unexplained rendezvous with women in hotel rooms, leaked bank statements and dubious run-ins between college students and pastoral staff, Prosper’s headline-making megachurch inspiration isn’t hard to trace, but Stan’s new series isn’t a church-bashing drama so much as an examination of the authenticity of faith. Continue reading “Stan Drama ‘Prosper’ Confronts Collision of Faith and Immorality”
Okay Thought Leaders: It’s Time to Stop Bagging Out the “Average Church Member”
By: Stephen McAlpine
2024 would be a good time for “thought leaders” to stop bagging out everyday Christians (if that is even a term). Continue reading “Okay Thought Leaders: It’s Time to Stop Bagging Out the “Average Church Member””
When Church is Beautiful
By: Brian Harris
I don’t know if you have ever left a church service thinking, “Wow – that was beautiful – really beautiful.” Continue reading “When Church is Beautiful”
Why Young People Are Moving Away from Faith
By: Steff Willis
Studies conducted by the Barna Group and USA Today found that nearly 75% of Christian young people fall away from the faith and leave the church after high school. Continue reading “Why Young People Are Moving Away from Faith”
Why Do We Hang On To Toxic Leaders?
By: Stephen McAlpine
Let me tell you about the day I lost my marbles. Continue reading “Why Do We Hang On To Toxic Leaders?”
Is Church Working For You?
By: Brian Harris
A friend, a very committed Christian, recently said to me, “This church thing, it’s just not working for me. Continue reading “Is Church Working For You?”