The Analog Church: Why People Are Craving Real Connection
As people grow weary of a screen-saturated world, the church has an opportunity to offer what technology cannot: presence, community, peace and embodied faith.
Author: Thom Rainer
9 Ways Modern Churches Are Adapting Their Community Outreach Strategy
Based on an informal survey of modern church leaders, here are the top nine ways congregations are shifting their outreach strategies to connect with their "Jerusalem" in a changing world.
The Easter Illusion
Easter exposes the gap between attendance and belonging, between membership and engagement, between connection and discipleship.
Top 10 Reasons People Leave the Church
These insights were gleaned from tracking the dechurched over several years.
Avoid These 10 Awful Messages to Visitors
There’s no joy in sharing these stories, but there’s clarity. These experiences shine a spotlight on what must change if we truly want to be welcoming communities of grace.
When Active Members No-Shows: Why Leadership Attendance Matters
This article examines how Active Members No-Shows can impact church leadership and the overall health of the congregation.
What Effective Evangelism Is Not
When we ask church members if their churches are evangelistic, we often hear that growth is happening, yet we must discern what effective evangelism really looks like and what it is not.
Listening to the Oldest Generation
This generation grew up during a period marked by significant economic hardship, global conflict, and societal transformation. Discover insights from listening to the oldest generation.
20 Funny Preaching Faux Pas
Finding the humor when the words don’t come out right
The Case Against Using Your Phone During Church
Recently, I went to a movie theater in my hometown. I noticed the previews stressed that everyone must turn off their phones and other digital devices. The article highlights how using your phone during church can distract worship and others.