What can pastors and church leaders do to encourage frequent attendees to join and participate in the local church?
10 Things Young Adults Need From Your Church
All churches need young people, not only because they bring life and energy to the congregation, but also because they will be the future of the church. Here are 10 “R’s” that churches reaching young adults are offering to this generation....
Give Young Leaders an Unreasonable Seat at the Table When it comes to leadership development, give young leaders an unreasonable seat at the table. Meaning, put someone or multiple people on the team whose role or level of responsibilities would not warrant being “at the table.”
When Being Affirming Isn't Loving
Two events of the last week witness to a significant shift in the times in which we live. The first is a sermon by megachurch evangelical pastor Andy Stanley that seemed to concede ground to gay partnerships within the church. The second is a worryingly ambiguous comment from Pope Francis on the possibility of blessing same-sex unions.
It’s Al Mohler vs. Andy Stanley, part two, with Christianity Today joining the fray
“Farewell, Andy Stanley.” So seems to be the response from Al Mohler, Christianity Today, and many other evangelicals to Stanley’s defense of North Point Community Church hosting the Unconditional Conference for LGBTQ Christians and their parents.
Because of Your Active Listening You’re Not Hearing Me
A simplistic application of active listening behaviours can become a barrier to genuine listening. At its worst, the performance of active listening can be a deliberate or unintentional form of deflection and control.
Youth Group Announcements Must End: Find Out Why
Youth group announcements are a thing of the past... Why? Announcements just clutter the primary message. Does it make sense to talk about Jesus for an hour…then spend your last words reminding everyone about next weekend’s carwash?
Parenting Gen Z
"...here are a few encouragements based on our experience so far of parenting Gen Z."
Environmental faith groups laud Pope Francis’ new climate exhortation
‘As this summer has shown, and as Laudate Deum emphasizes, we no longer have time to spare,’ Jose Aguto, executive director of Catholic Climate Covenant, said in a statement.
Greening the Autumn and 'Gobsmackingly Bananas'
Autumn actually may arrive in North Texas, where United Methodist Insight is produced, by the weekend of Oct. 7-8. The forecast for showers and cooler temperatures signals that the heat-ravaged Summer of 2023 may be over at last.
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