The Future of the Global Church

The Future of the Global Church:
History, Trends and Possibilities
By Patrick Johnstone (IVP)

From the author of six editions of the prayer guide Operation World, the book The Future of the Global Church combines history, demographics and religion in a full-color graphical and textual overview of the past, present and possible future of the church around the world. The book compares the impact of Christianity with other world religions, identifies significant trends, uses data and extrapolations to highlight likely scenarios for evangelical Christian ministry in the next 40 years, and much more.

To order from Amazon.com: The Future of the Global Church: History, Trends, and Possibilities

For more information: TheFutureoftheGlobalChurch.org

How Much Tech Do You Actually Need?

Because you cannot do this alone, you are going to have to trust the right individuals who know more about tech than you do. Your calling is to shepherd. Do that.

Gene Appel: Do Less Ministry; Reach More People

None of the programs at our church were bad in and of themselves. The volume of it just prevented us from being focused on building relationships with those who are far from God. So, we had to do less ministry to reach more people. It sounds funny, but people had to be trained in how to do life with nonbelievers or people spiritually disinterested.

When Familiar Becomes Careless

God wants to be in a relationship with his people that’s not marked by fear but love. Not apprehension, but an appreciation of his great grace and compassion.