The Easter Illusion
Easter exposes the gap between attendance and belonging, between membership and engagement, between connection and discipleship.
Tag: Thom Rainer
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.
5 Keys to Reaching and Retaining Guests
How to grow your church in a post-COVID world
When Evangelism Is Missing
What do we lose when a church stops being about reaching nonbelievers?
More Than Clicking ‘Like’
I pray that I will not evaluate the music style in my church with a like button. Instead, I pray that I will be grateful to those who give of themselves every week to provide us with worshipful music.