Child Bridge Adoption: A Purpose and a Possibility
How one statistic about Child Bridge adoption changed the futures of over a thousand foster kids.
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Does My Church Need 501(c)(3) Church Status?
Should my church obtain a 501(C)(3) tax-exempt status? What are the benefits of having 501(c)(3) status? Am I inviting other government intervention into our church? At StartCHURCH, we hear these questions about 501(c)(3) church status often. By reading this article, you will be able to make an informed decision about 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status. The problem is, so much information exists on […]
10 Burning Questions About Future Church Attendance in the New Normal
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.
Mimi Larson & Robert Keeley: Bridging Theory and Practice in Children’s Spirituality
New Directions for Education, Ministry, and Discipleship (Zondervan)
6 Pastoral Leadership Weaknesses Pastors Face
Discover the common pastoral leadership weaknesses that limit your ability to lead effectively.
How to Tell Difficult Stories Well
Excerpted FromBridging Theory and Practice in Childrens SpiritualityEdited by Mimi Larson and Robert Keeley I am not advocating just gathering a bunch of preschoolers together and telling them all the stories they have not heard before. That is neither helpful nor educationally sound. But we can share these difficult stories and do it well if […]
Steven Bouma-Prediger: Earthkeeping Is Integral to Our Christian Faith
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 […]
How to Find Stability in a Season of Disruption
Ive been a runner for decades, well, more like a jogger. I dont run far, I dont run fast, and I dont run pretty, but its 3.1 miles every day. One thing Ive learned is that finding stability in disruption is key, especially when I dont run well on an unstable surface. Jogging in beach sand, rocky surfaces or a potholed grass field […]
Research: Pastors’ Views on Global Warming
For the first time, a majority of Protestant pastors believe global warming is happening and caused by humans. A survey from Nashville-based LifeWay Research found 53% of Protestant pastors agree with the statement, “I believe global warming is real and man-made,” including 34% who strongly agree. More than a third (38%) disagree, including 24% who … Continued
Addressing Racial Tensions in the Church
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 […]
