Millennials are not the church of tomorrow. They’re raising families in and outside of our churches right now. Mostly outside of them.
More Cremations Mean Fewer Chances to Grieve Together
With church funerals and burials no longer the norm, pastors hope to restore occasions to gather and remember.
How to Build Friendships With Other Pastors
Pastors who want thriving and strong ministries in their communities must cultivate close friendships with local pastors.
Worship Spectators or Participators
Spectators are not worshipers and a church service where the congregation is made up of spectators is not corporate worship.
How to Get More Out of Church
Erik Raymond desires to see believers, within the context of their church family, emphasize the value of the Lord’s Day and how they can be shaped by God’s grace. With this in mind, he offers a few ways to get more out of church.
UMC Conferences Diverge in Handling Church Exits
United Methodist annual conferences have a lot of leeway in administering church disaffiliations. Some conferences are looking to use their reserves to cut the exit costs. Some are adding more financial obligations. Most are hewing to the template found in church law. Even with these variations, the number of church exits is climbing.
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