To readers of Anglicans Ablaze: This is to let you know that I will be undergoing surgery on the morning of Friday, July 14, 2023. The surgery is outpatient and I anticipate that I will be discharged later in the day. For this reason I will not be posting a Friday edition of Anglicans Ablaze. Your prayers that the surgery will go well, there will be no complications, and I will enjoy a quick and uneventful recovery will be greatly appreciated.
The Implications of Having More People in Their 80s and 90s in the Church
There is an implicit redefining of older adults in the church. In many situations, older adults are no longer in their 60s and 70s, but they are in their 80s and 90s. What does this aging mean for churches?
Answering Next-Gen Questions About Faith
Gen Z has questions about faith and the church we should be paying attention to. One of the greatest apologetic opportunities we have right now is simply our presence and willingness to listen to their honest questions. Before we get to the specifics of the questions the next generation are asking, it is important we understand the context of where these questions are coming from.
Weather most likely reason for churchgoers skipping services
Jesus said the gates of hell will not prevail against His Church, but sleet and hail will keep many churchgoers out of the pew on a Sunday. In fact, some may even skip to get a little extra sleep or watch their favorite team. A Lifeway Research study of U.S. adults who attend a religious service at a Protestant or non-denominational church at least monthly finds several reasons some will miss church at least once a year.
7 Ways To Increase Safety at Your VBS This Summer
...the number one concern of parents when registering their kids for summer Bible programs is safety. It’s critically important for churches to have a plan in place and cover all their bases. Church leaders can use the following eight tips as a safety checklist for their VBS program....
5 Reasons the Best VBS Teams Come Back Every Year
You worked hard to recruit an amazing team of VBS volunteers. How can you ensure they’ll want to join your VBS teams year after year? Maybe you can even recruit your VBS team to help throughout the year!
Why We Need to Hear Sermons in Person
Some people believe there’s nothing lost by sermons being delivered outside of public preaching at a gathering of a local church. But much is missed when the sermon isn’t heard live, in person, and with other believers.
Seven Ways to Overcome Satan
The Bible makes it clear: We’re in a battle. It’s a battle we can’t escape with an Enemy we can’t see. As long as we confess Jesus as Lord and have the Spirit of God within us, Satan will do everything he can to destroy our faith. That’s why we’re told to “stand firm” against his schemes (Ephesians 6:13). So how do we fight? How do we overcome Satan’s attacks?
Americans’ Trust in the Church Remains Near Historic Low
Trust in the church or organized religion, while down from 2021, is up just slightly from 31% in 2022 to 32% in 2023.
There is an implicit redefining of older adults in the church. In many situations, older adults are no longer in their 60s and 70s, but they are in their 80s and 90s. What does this aging mean for churches?
Answering Next-Gen Questions About Faith
Gen Z has questions about faith and the church we should be paying attention to. One of the greatest apologetic opportunities we have right now is simply our presence and willingness to listen to their honest questions. Before we get to the specifics of the questions the next generation are asking, it is important we understand the context of where these questions are coming from.
Weather most likely reason for churchgoers skipping services
Jesus said the gates of hell will not prevail against His Church, but sleet and hail will keep many churchgoers out of the pew on a Sunday. In fact, some may even skip to get a little extra sleep or watch their favorite team. A Lifeway Research study of U.S. adults who attend a religious service at a Protestant or non-denominational church at least monthly finds several reasons some will miss church at least once a year.
7 Ways To Increase Safety at Your VBS This Summer
...the number one concern of parents when registering their kids for summer Bible programs is safety. It’s critically important for churches to have a plan in place and cover all their bases. Church leaders can use the following eight tips as a safety checklist for their VBS program....
5 Reasons the Best VBS Teams Come Back Every Year
You worked hard to recruit an amazing team of VBS volunteers. How can you ensure they’ll want to join your VBS teams year after year? Maybe you can even recruit your VBS team to help throughout the year!
Why We Need to Hear Sermons in Person
Some people believe there’s nothing lost by sermons being delivered outside of public preaching at a gathering of a local church. But much is missed when the sermon isn’t heard live, in person, and with other believers.
Seven Ways to Overcome Satan
The Bible makes it clear: We’re in a battle. It’s a battle we can’t escape with an Enemy we can’t see. As long as we confess Jesus as Lord and have the Spirit of God within us, Satan will do everything he can to destroy our faith. That’s why we’re told to “stand firm” against his schemes (Ephesians 6:13). So how do we fight? How do we overcome Satan’s attacks?
Americans’ Trust in the Church Remains Near Historic Low
Trust in the church or organized religion, while down from 2021, is up just slightly from 31% in 2022 to 32% in 2023.
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