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Saturday, October 15, 2022

Saturday Lagniappe: 'Megachurch Takes Unusual Disaffiliation Route' And More


St. Andrew United Methodist Church in Plano, Texas, has decided to leave The United Methodist Church. But the decision was made by St. Andrew’s executive committee, not through a two-thirds congregational vote as required in Paragraph 2553 of the United Methodist Book of Discipline.

Surviving a Church Split – How to Recover from the Heartbreak
When a church splits, it’s ugly and painful – no one comes out a winner. Surviving a church split is never easy, but it can be done. I have spoken to many heartbroken pastors who have gone through this experience. I’ve also heard the stories of wounded believers who no longer go to church because of the pain in surviving a church split. It happens way too often.

Into the Culture
Today a lot of people are talking about the church and culture. We are told that we need to engage the culture or understand the culture. Some see the culture as an enemy to battle and overcome. But not everything in culture represents problems, sin or injustice.

Research Proves: Churches That Do This One Thing Are Connecting Well with Culture
The latest data you need to know. How can believers bridge the gap between faith and culture? That’s the question that Christian leaders gathered to discuss this week for the first episode of the He Gets Us Engaging Culture Series.

Authorized: The Use and Misuse of the King James Bible with Dr. Mark Ward
In this surprisingly entertaining film, Dr. Mark Ward explores the challenges facing readers of the King James Bible today. He shows why every English reader can benefit from today’s translations—and why you might not be as fluent in KJV English as you think.

Has Your Church Forgotten About Children's Ministry
A recent report from Barna has revealed that 56% of children's ministry leaders agree somewhat that children's ministry is often forgotten by their church. What are some signs that a church has forgotten about children's ministry?

‘Surprised by Oxford’ Film Adaptation Is a Pleasant Surprise
"It’s a rare pleasure as a Christian film critic to watch a ‘faith-based’ film and smile more than I cringe."

Image Credit: St. Andrew's United Methodist Church 

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