How Church Members Hurt Pastors
A number of pastors said that they get complaints about something they did or did not do, and they have no idea when or if this alleged offense took place, showing how church members hurt pastors.
Tag: Thom Rainer
One Surprising Cause for Declining Church Numbers: Stopped Believing Religion Teachings
There are two alarming data points in our studies. First, churches are rapidly abandoning evangelism. Second, church members are steadily denying the essentials of the Christian faith because they stopped believing religion teachings.
10 Things You Need to Know About the Future of Work at Church
The future of work at church is changing rapidly due to remote work and digital communications, but the yearning for in-person connections remains strong, making the church a vital place for community.
How Committed Are You to the Local Church?
God gave us the local church as his plan A for his mission on earth, and he did not give us a plan B. The local church is just that important.
How Can You Support Your Tired Pastor?
Don’t ask your pastor to make every decision. Most pastors are “decision weary.” Unless the issue is critical, see if you can find solutions other than going to the pastor with the problem or need.
5 Things to Consider When Services Have Smaller Church Gatherings
Does your church publish attendance for all members to see? This question might cause a level of concern regarding smaller church gatherings. We know that fewer churches publish attendance records than at any point in the past few decades.
Why You Can Believe in the Power of Prayer
Ultimately, we approach God with complete humility because he is God and we are not. He is the Creator; we are the creation. Indeed, we approach him with a posture of total humility and lack of pride because God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble (James 4:6), highlighting the power of prayer.
The Hidden Factor Behind Your Churchs Struggles: Lack of Biblical Understanding
Because we are so busy doing the activities and programs and ministries of our churches, we often are not aware of this major hidden issue: a lack of biblical understanding.
7 Surprising Post-Pandemic Church Trends
Deferred maintenance crises in churches are hindering church adoption. Simply stated, many potential church adoptions have been delayed or dropped because the adopting church cannot afford to upgrade the facilities of the declining church seeking adoption, impacting post-pandemic church trends.
What Do You Hear About Criticism About Your Pastor?
If other church members contact you about the post, let them know that you support the pastor, and they should as well regarding criticism about your pastor. It only takes one or two strong and supportive church members to bring the discussion to a needed ending.