Just as we received more bad news about church health in America, the analysts have found a positive spin. The Association of Religion Data Archives …

They cheered when the band walked on stage. Without prompting, the fans sprang to their feet. I watched from the back of this large, high-profile …

“I got nothing out of that service,” John told me after church. “Why do you go to church?” I asked. “I go because I want …

Much of the contemporary church has fashioned itself to be “seeker sensitive.” But what if the seekers are no longer seeking? Seeker-friendly churches have been …

Bear with me as I fantasize. About Sunday morning. At church. The worship leader begins the service with: “Everybody please be seated. I don’t know …

A friend visited the large, famous church on a typical Sunday. The worship band performed with precision. The lighting and fog effects were state of …

Last week, at our annual leadership retreat, I asked our leaders to stop talking. I invited them to find a comfortable spot, and just be …

Most people don’t go to church anymore. And the minority who do regularly attend and appreciate weekly services fit a certain profile. They’re the church-inclined. …

As about half of the typical American church service involves music, I have a few modest wishes. But first, a couple of caveats. I’m not …