Saturday Lagniappe: 'The Power of Small' and More

The Power of Small
Here are four powerful elements of a small church that, if embraced, will help our church culture reimagine the advantages of small churches.

Most churches in North America are small. Megachurches form a very tiny percentage of the churches in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

COVID-19 sent houses of worship online. Will congregations come back in person? Religious leaders can find concern and comfort in a survey about attendance at worship early in the pandemic.

While the viewing of services livestreamed online has declined, people looking for a church wil view a service online for as many as six times before they visit the serice in person.

Louis Berkhof on the Historical Development of the Church's Doctrine of Antichrist
Berkhof’s summation of church’s development of the doctrine of “Antichrist” across time is very helpful. As you can see, there has been little consensus about this. Berkhof is also writing before more recent speculation generated by the prophecy pundits, especially in light of Israel being re-installed in her ancient homeland.

10 Resources to Teach Kids About the Resurrection
Easter is a time to share the story and joy of the resurrection.

The Viral Revival
TikTok is currently facing a reckoning in Congress over several concerns, including the security of Americans’ data. Whether or not the app is ultimately banned in the U.S., this is the story of how it has nevertheless been used in powerful ways for the spread of the gospel, particularly during the pandemic.

Secession is here: States, cities and the wealthy are already withdrawing from America 

The continued polarization of the United States and the withdrawal of various affinity groups into their own bubbles will lead to a weakened nation which is exactly what its rivals would like to see. Secession and the eventual breakup of the United States would make the successor states easy pickings for a foreign power and would see a once great nation disappear from the world stage. .