Every day I sift through several dozen articles, looking for articles that may benefit my readers. Some days I find barely a handful; other days I find so many I have little choice but bookmark a number of them for later posting. Today I am going to post links to the articles that made it to the top of the list.
Songs of Hope: A TGC Advent Concert. The Gospel Coalition is hosting a online concert on December 6. The concert is free and registration is not required. If you miss the livestream, you can watch it later.
Christmas Nativity Mistakes: Cybertrucks and Overbooked Inns. Jesus was not born in a stable or a cave. In all likelihood he was born in the main room of the house of one of Joseph’s relatives in Bethlehem. Disappointed? But we can still sing “Away in a Manger.”
Is It Wise to Sing Christmas Carols in Church This Year? Ken Boer has done his homework. While some churches may be considering a in-person Christmas Eve Service with singing, I believe that their church leaders really need to weigh the consequences of holding such a service. If their church is located in a county like my own, an in-person service is not the safest option. The county has been red-zoned like most counties in Kentucky due to the high incidence of infections. It does not look like things will get better by Christmas. Encouraging people to read the Christmas story and sing Christmas carols at home would in my opinion be the wiser choice.
Four Ways Your Church Can Finish Strong in 2020. Mark Dance strikes an optimistic note and offers some options for the month of December.
10 Ways the Church’s Christmas Season Will Be Different This Year. The Christmas season definitely will be different this year. Dr. Chuck Lawless shares his suspicions how different it may be.
What to Expect in 2021 with Church Giving Trends. Though some churches experienced a decline in giving, many reported steady giving patterns. A few reported a slight increase in giving. Sam Rainer takes a look at some emerging reasons why giving did not drop off more as the pandemic’s impact on the economy worsened.
What to Expect in 2021 with Church Giving Trends. Though some churches experienced a decline in giving, many reported steady giving patterns. A few reported a slight increase in giving. Sam Rainer takes a look at some emerging reasons why giving did not drop off more as the pandemic’s impact on the economy worsened.
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