Talk to any church leader over the last decade, and theyll tell you it feels more challenging than ever to get people to come to church on a Sunday. Talk to any leader who is reopening his or her church, and theyll tell you its even harder now. Current in-person attendance levels appear to be […] Understanding future church attendance is key.
Discover the common pastoral leadership weaknesses that limit your ability to lead effectively.
We spoke to six experts about how the church can be a redemptive voice and compassionate presence in front-burner cultural issues. The following article on the topic of the environment is based on a conversation with Steven Bouma-Prediger, whose work emphasizes how Earthkeeping is integral to our Christian Faith. He is author of Earthkeeping and […]
Pastors, if we do not bring it up, it is as if we do not know what is going on in the world where Christ seeks to make a difference in and through us. Here are a few things we can do to address racial tensions: Pastoral Prayer As you know, this is […]
If youre feeling like the decisions youre facing as a pastor today are complicated, youre right. There are so many complex, confusing and uncertain factors that factor into reopening your church in America and around the world that its not an exaggeration to say youre facing the most difficult decision-making moment in your lifetime. Although pastors […]
Many believers who want to continue to grow in Christ are looking forward to gathering face-to-face with others again. But in fact, I disciple more men outside of Wake Forest, North Carolina, (where I live and teach) than I do in Wake Forest. Here are some of my reflections about those experiences. 1. Many of … Continued
The gospel offers a better way forward than cancel culture, as seen in the case of Chris Hodges.
By studying John the Baptist, we can become a prophetic witness to the second coming of Christ in a post-Christian world.
Crisis is not just a disrupter, it's an accelerator for future church trends.
A pastor, author, academic and social justice advocate discusses six pressing social issues and how the church can respond.
