Wednesday's Catch: "6 Truths About the Church’s Future' And More

6 Truths About the Church’s Future
We’re hearing a lot these days about dechurching, deconstruction, and decline. Church attendance in America is dropping. Is this a crisis or merely a correction? Is it more of a problem or an opportunity? What can we expect for the future of the American church landscape?

How Church Abuse Contributes to Dechurched Casualties
In this episode of As in Heaven, hosts Jim Davis and Mike Aitcheson welcome Justin Holcomb to discuss the meaning of “dechurched casualties” and how abuse in a church environment contributes to people leaving the church. They discuss how to minister to those who have experienced abuse, especially spiritual and church abuse, and how the gospel is the ultimate source of healing.

Saddleback, the SBC, and the Truth about Egalitarians
Todd Korpi presents four key truths about egalitarians, inspired by the reasons Rick Warren is challenging the Southern Baptist Convention's Executive Committee's ruling disfellowshipping Saddleback Church.

Rick Warren Argues That Infighting, ‘Contempt Toward Women’ Are To Blame for SBC’s Decline
Rick Warren, who recently explained why Saddleback Church is challenging its recent removal from the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC), posted a video about “The SBC at the Crossroads.” In the first of what he says will be several videos, Saddleback’s founder and former lead pastor addressed the denomination’s continuing decline and the reasons behind it. Warren also referenced his deep Southern Baptist roots and his love for its people.

2 Mistakes Christians Make During LGBTQ+ Pride Month
Dale Chamberlain identifies two mistakes that he sees Christians make which he thinks Christians should avoid.

How Evangelical Christian Writer Jemar Tisby Became a Radioactive Symbol of ‘Wokeness’
Once an evangelical insider with a textbook conversion story, Tisby has become persona non grata in some Christian circles for his books on race and religion, including the 2019 bestseller, The Color of Compromise.

5 Times When It’s Difficult to Lead
"...since change is necessary and inevitable," writes Ron Edmondson, "Understanding these scenarios – before we attempt change – may help us lead change better."

9 Essentials of a Great Worship Leader
Alex Duke is convinced these nine things are must-haves for anyone leading a congregation in song week after week. Far from exhaustive, they are a set of traits, postures and characteristics he believes are informed by Scripture and ought to transcend culture and denomination.

7 Attributes of a Great Worship Leader
"I’ve been blessed with many a great worship leader and the pastors with whom to work," writes Ron Edmondson. "I’ve worked with enough now to form some opinions of what makes a great one."

Let’s Pray Real Quick 

Too often, we make prayer a rushed obligation instead of a meaningful interaction. How is it that we can spend an hour or more talking about God and find it an inconvenience to talk to Him?

Discipling the Next Generation
How are we equipping the parents in our churches to disciple their own children?

7 Ingredients for Vibrant Spiritual Formation in Your Church
The ingredients for building a healthy corporate spiritual life through spiritual formation are simple and produce life-changing results.