Jan/Feb 09: Innovation

Building the Kingdom … shaping culture … taming technology … Innovative churches are meeting new challenges with bold new ideas.

 

 

In This Issue

 

Innovation: 25 Ideas and Trends Reshaping the American Church

From Video Worship to Mass Baptisms—Here Are the Innovations Changing the Church and Its Outreach

 

Forecasting Future Trends

 

The Care and Feeding of the Creative Mind

 

Beyond the Walls: Andy Crouch and Michael Lindsay Call Us Out of Our Enclave and Into the World

 

Reconcilable Differences: A Memphis Church Tackles Racism in the Segregated City—And in Its Own Congregation

 

Smaller Churches Share 10 Great Outreach Ideas

 

The Outreach Interview: Craig Groeschel of LifeChurch.tv talks about the Kingdom, innovation and transparency

James P. Long
James P. Longhttp://JamesPLong.com

James P. Long was formerly the editor of Outreach magazine and the author of a number of books, including Why Is God Silent When We Need Him the Most?

James N. Sells: The Best Books on Church Care

People in pain do not live in the “post-Christian era.” They go to church for help.

Protecting the Generosity That Fuels the Church

Without strong checks and balances in place, financial teams could be at risk from bad actors who could steal data and potentially even donations.

Alive Church: Keeping Your Focus on the Power of God

During Sunday worship services, the church makes a point to celebrate how many people have been led to Christ.