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What American Churches Can Learn From Shrunken European Churches

Thom Schultz, November 8, 2017

Are American churches going the way of Europe’s declining religious institutions? Church attendance across Europe has dropped to single-digit percentages. In that environment, how is …

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The Journey of a Religious ‘Done’

Thom Schultz, September 13, 2017

In front of a room of pastors and other church leaders, Andrea began to tell her tale of leaving the church she had helped to …

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Guns in Church: Securing a Soft Target?

Thom Schultz, June 14, 2017

As terror attacks continue abroad and closer to home, are Christian churches seen as a vulnerable “soft targets?” In addition to all the other challenges …

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What the Church Learns from Political Brutality

Thom Schultz, March 29, 2017

The American political scene is leading the way for church dynamics. Gone are the days when parties and factions and individuals would share differing views, …

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Breaking Out of Sunday Spectator Status

Thom Schultz, March 8, 2017

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 …

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The Shack: See or Shun?

Thom Schultz, February 15, 2017

As The Shack movie hits the screen, many will see God portrayed as never before. Some will be struck by the relentless affection God shows …

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Leadership

The Rise of Bi-Vocational Ministry

Thom Schultz, January 25, 2017

Shrinking budgets and mission-minded Millennials are causing more churches to move away from full-time, paid professional staff positions. Expect to see more ministry functions handled …

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Breakdown of the Disciple Factories

Thom Schultz, January 19, 2017

The disciple-making machine is broken. Though most church leaders would say discipleship is a crucial part of their mission and ministry, they fear it’s not working. A …

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Ethnic Fusion: Changing the Church

Thom Schultz, January 11, 2017

We are experiencing one of the quickest times of change the church has ever seen. Some are questioning if the church as we know it in …

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When You’re Not the Boss

Thom Schultz, November 30, 2016

The best organizations, including churches, aren’t run by one celebrity leader. Upon closer examination, you’ll find they’re fueled by teams of great people. Sometimes you’ll …

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