Many are proposing reasons for this sluggishness, but there is one major reason that is rarely talked about. Evangelistic growth is slow because few are practicing discovery evangelism.
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Regardless of their opinion of the college transfer portal, pastors should avoid trying to grow a congregation using the church transfer portal.
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Gen Z Christians see emotions as an invitation to be with God—to process with him the range of what we feel and face in daily life
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How to Respond to False Accusations
There are few things more frustrating than being wrongly accused.
3 Texas United Methodist Church conferences looking to merge into single regional body
Three Texas-based conferences of the United Methodist Church are mulling the possibility of merging into one following the departure of 300 congregations from the regional bodies. The UMC Central Texas Conference, North Texas Conference, and Northwest Texas Conference are considering a proposal to unify into one regional body, with the process beginning shortly after Bishop Ruben Saenz Jr. was appointed to oversee two of the regional bodies.
Church of England synod moves forward with a test of prayers for same-sex couples
The vote follows the House of Bishops’ agreement last month to commend ‘Prayers of Love and Faith,’ a collection of prayers and readings for use in existing services. The bishops also approved the prayers as the basis for stand-alone services for gay couples
How to Respond to False Accusations
There are few things more frustrating than being wrongly accused.
3 Texas United Methodist Church conferences looking to merge into single regional body
Three Texas-based conferences of the United Methodist Church are mulling the possibility of merging into one following the departure of 300 congregations from the regional bodies. The UMC Central Texas Conference, North Texas Conference, and Northwest Texas Conference are considering a proposal to unify into one regional body, with the process beginning shortly after Bishop Ruben Saenz Jr. was appointed to oversee two of the regional bodies.
Church of England synod moves forward with a test of prayers for same-sex couples
The vote follows the House of Bishops’ agreement last month to commend ‘Prayers of Love and Faith,’ a collection of prayers and readings for use in existing services. The bishops also approved the prayers as the basis for stand-alone services for gay couples
Also see: Same-Sex Blessings Advance in C of E After Narrow Synod Vote
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