Friday's Catch: Generation Z and More

Emerging Adults Most Socially Progressive Generation

Generation Z is the most educated, affluent, and diverse in American history. They may also be the most socially progressive. Read More

Generation Z Looks a Lot Like Millennials on Key Social and Political Issues

No longer the new kids on the block, Millennials have moved firmly into their 20s and 30s, and a new generation is coming into focus. Generation Z – diverse and on track to be the most well-educated generation yet – is moving toward adulthood with a liberal set of attitudes and an openness to emerging social trends. Read More

Gen Z Christians Break from Peers on Morality

Members of Generation Z are the most likely to say morality changes over time, but committed Christian teenagers are still likely to hold on to their beliefs. Read More

5 Ways to Engage With Gen Z People

This article, which originally appeared on HRTechnolgist.com, discusses ways to reach Gen Z workers; however, the tips provided are applicable to teaching, communicating and connecting with Gen Z members in your church. Read More

10 Marks of a Happy Church

Once in a while, I get to know a church that genuinely seems “happy.” I know that term is subjective, but I trust you get my point – these churches are just different from the church that is dealing with dysfunction and turmoil. Here are some markers of happy churches.... Read More

Church Revitalization: How & Where to Start

To expect different results, you need to do ministry differently. Read More

Reconsidering Worship Service Alternatives Beyond Sunday Morning [Podcast]

More and more churches offer alternative worship service times. This podcast addresses the when, where, and how of this trend. Listen Now

When Prayer becomes an Excuse for Indecision

Sometimes prayer can be an excuse for indecision, lack of obedience to God’s revealed Word, or a substitute for courage. How often have we heard a Christian “pass the buck” by foisting upon God the very thing that he has called them to do? How often do churches blame their inactivity and lack of growth on God? Read More

3 Questions to Ask When Helping Someone to Find the Right Bible

Here are three questions I used as a Christian bookstore manager to train my employees on how to connect people to the right Bible. These questions are gleaned from Bible-training programs provided by Bible publishers and can be incorporated into churches’ evangelism-training classes. Read More

While my church uses the King James Bible in its worship services, indeed the church's bylaws require its use, I would not recommend the Authorized Version to a new Christian who wants a Bible. Why? I found that a lot of people do not understand the Jacobean English in which it is written, especially people for whom English is not their first language. I do not want to see new Christians put down the Bible because they are struggling to understand its language. I grew up with the King James Bible, the 1662 Book of Common Prayer, the 1928 Book of Common Prayer, and the plays and poetry of William Shakespeare but a lot of people that I know did not. They really have a difficult time with the language.

When There Is No Bible

When a group of believers does not have God’s Word in their own language, three challenges emerge that could extinguish any young church. Read More

3 Ways to Share the Good News like It’s Actually Good

Here are three ways to communicate the “old, old story” in high-definition color. Read More