Forgetting the Kids in COVID-Era Church
As churches navigate COVID realities and fears, what’s happened to the kids who, before, experienced God’s love through various church ministries? In the general population, …
As churches navigate COVID realities and fears, what’s happened to the kids who, before, experienced God’s love through various church ministries? In the general population, …
The American church faces an upset like never before. The insidious coronavirus has slammed shut church doors–locking out the faithful from gathered worship. The effects …
For some big churches, looking to get bigger, the multi-site model seems to be working for them. For others, not so much. Though they take …
It’s no secret. Weekly church attendance is down. Where did everybody go? A local pastor gave me two simple answers to the question. He said …
Sunday church services had become just another spectator event. Attendees came, sat, stared, spoke to no one, and went home. It wasn’t a community of believers. It …
Darwin and Christine reached their limit. Their church’s worship leader recently raised the band’s sound levels to the point that Darwin suffered ear pain and …
“You should go to church. You should sit and listen. You should love Jesus.” Is a personal relationship with Jesus really more like an obligation? Many seem …
Pastor Duane unloaded. “I don’t need to revolutionize the sermon time. I don’t need to entertain. I just preach the Word. Period. People need to sit and …
Easter Sunday brings special joy in many ways. It’s wonderful to see so many gather in worship to rejoice in the resurrection of our Lord …
At the start of another year I’m reflecting on the ever-emerging trends in vital equipment for the modern church. As I travel extensively around the …