Wednesday, August 24, 2022

Wednesday's Catch: ‘I Lost My Mom to Facebook’ and More


How to shepherd a flock being formed by algorithms.

What Size Must a Church Be to Trigger the Need for Revitalization?
Does the size of a church determine the need for revitalization? Is revitalization based solely on numerical declines? Most would see the need for revitalization in a congregation that shrinks from 150 to 30 in attendance over five years. But what about the church in decline from 1,000 people to 750 people in attendance over ten years?

10 Ways We Create an Unhealthy Culture
Perhaps understanding how it develops can help. Just as with a healthy team environment, creating an unhealthy culture doesn’t happen without intentionality. We almost have to work at it – even when we don’t realize we are doing so.

Leadership Roles of Women Divide Protestant Denominations
A slight majority of Protestant pastors say the position of senior pastor is open to women, but broader consensus exists for other roles.

What It Looks Like to Truly Embrace Blended Worship
An Episcopal church that I helped to plant and pioneer in the 1980s used an eclectic blend of traditional and contemporary music in its services and its use of a blended worship model was one of the factors responsible for its rapid growth from a subsidized mission to a self-supporting parish.

Teaching Others to Sing Sweetly
Every person whom God has placed in a congregation is a gift to that congregation.

Essential Advice on How to Write a Bible Study
Paul Sheman has put together this simple guide on how to write a Bible study. While intended for youth leaders, it is a useful guide for anyone preparing a Bible study.

4 Ways to Arrange Your Small Group Bible Study Room
If your Bible study room arrangement doesn’t provide an engaging and transforming environment, it may be time to rearrange it.

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