Friday, January 22, 2021

Friday's Catch: 4 Reasons Christians Are Disengaging From the Church and More


4 Reasons Christians Are Disengaging From the Church Here are four reasons Carey Nieuwhof sees people are disengaging from the church in record numbers right now.

Evangelicals in a Post-Trump World What does Biden’s inauguration and the post-Trump world mean for American evangelicals? Here are a few likely possibilities....

Creative Ideas for a COVID-19 Ash Wednesday I can remember a time when only Roman Catholics sported ashes on their forehead on Ash Wednesday. Episcoplians read the the Penitential Service from the Prayer Book on that day. Now Episcopalians, Lutherans, Methodists, and even Baptists are Wearing ashes. However, wearing ashes is not necessary to signify our repentance. Deeds that reflect our turning away from sin are.

What Is Worship Music? In our worship on Sundays and other occasions is the music a "ornament" or “an embodied form of praying"? It makes a big diiference.

Connecting Without Live Streaming Everyone is feeling the effects of COVID-19. Many churches aren’t able to worship in-person right now, but some churches have easily made the switch to live streaming. For a myriad of reasons, streaming to Facebook or other platforms might not be a great option—especially for churches with smaller congregations, in rural communities, or with older demographics. Beyond Sunday worship services you might also wonder how to have community with the church when you’re not physically together. Here are some other options to stay connected with your congregation when you’re unable to connect in-person.

5 Ways to Use MailChimp for Church Marketing Robert Carnes explains why he is a fan of MailChimp and how can MailChimp help your church with marketing.

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