Wednesday's Catch: 'If Your Kid Leaves the Church, Don’t Despair. But Act Quickly' and More

If Your Kid Leaves the Church, Don’t Despair. But Act Quickly.

There’s a window of opportunity to bring young adults back after they leave organized religion, says sociologist Melinda Lundquist Denton.

Paul Teamed with Women to Start Churches. So Will We.
Why women of color are essential to today’s church-planting movements.

18 Ideas for Church Summer Fun
A great way to reach families is with church summer fun! Did you realize that God’s work doesn’t take a sabbatical during summer months? How can your church seize the unique evangelism and fellowship opportunities of the season? Try some of these fresh summertime ideas....

There's A Stark Red-Blue Divide When It Comes To States' Vaccination Rates
Less than a month remains until the Fourth of July, which was President Biden's goal for 70% of American adults to have gotten at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. It looks like it's going to be a stretch to get there.

With the number of vaccinations on a steep decline and the arrival of the highly infectious Delta COVID-19 variant in the United States, health experts are expecting a resurgence of infections in the fall. This article may give church leaders an idea what they can expect in their state and how it may impact their church.

Southern Baptist Pastors Demand Inquiry into Handling of Sex Abuse Cases
The pastors want to confront allegations detailed in letters from outgoing SBC ethics chief Russell Moore, who said top leaders of the convention resisted sexual abuse reforms and bullied a sexual abuse victim.

The Scandal Rocking the Evangelical World
The sudden departure of Russell Moore is forcing an overdue conversation about the crises of American Christendom.

How to Shepherd the Invisible Church
OK, your congregation isn’t actually “invisible,” but at times, it can seem that way, at least for a large portion of the people.

Think Small for Big Improvements in Preaching
Both the beginning of a sermon and its end are the most important parts in effect and memorability.

You Never Finish a Sermon
When I say “you never finish a sermon,” I’m not saying preachers cannot preach a prepared sermon on Sunday morning. Instead, what I’m saying is that your sermons are never as prepared as they could be. There is always more sermon preparation that could be done.

Youth Pastors and Parents Cross Wires on the Core Purpose of Church
Sociologist Christian Smith says most American moms and dads see the Body as nothing more than a resource center for their kids.

The Places Where No One Knows a Christian
For individuals raised in areas with a church on every corner, it can be difficult to imagine places where not only are there no churches, but there may not be a single Christian. Globally, however, it’s probably more common than you think.