Monday's Catch: 'The Moribund Church" And More

The Moribund Church
The more we learn about church death and church sickness, the more we can understand how God can use us to prevent these problems and, in the case of moribund churches, to turn them around.

Henry Blackaby, author of ‘Experiencing God,’ has died at age 88
Blackaby turned his experiences reviving a dying church into a spiritual bestseller.

Connecting Passion with Purpose: How to Engage Gen Z
Gen Z has passion; the church has purpose. Making these three shifts will help us connect the two so the church can reengage Gen Z.

Why Liturgy Is Important for Outreach Whether it has come from hundreds of years of tradition or it’s just from how we are feeling as we put together service elements, we all operate with a plan, and that is what a liturgy is—a plan. And here’s why liturgy is important for the church’s outreach.

Graphic Preaching
Learning about preaching from other preachers is essential, both listening to their sermons and reading what they write about the craft. 'Simply Preaching: a visual guide' by Daniel Goodman offers a novel take on this - 150 illustrations highlighting some do's & don't's of preaching. Here's a sample....

The Deep Significance of Communion – 7 Reasons We Partake
Communion, also known as The Lord’s Supper or the Eucharist, is the central sacrament of the Christian faith. It is a ceremony steeped in deep spiritual meaning and serves as a tangible connection to the foundational truths of Christianity. Here are seven reasons why Christians partake in this sacred practice, which is more than just a ritualistic observance but a profound expression of faith.

The Worship Leader’s Guide to Creating A Contagious, Healthy Team Culture 

As a leader, there’s nothing more important than defining and protecting your team’s culture.

The need for bold evangelism
Counties UK has released a new book about how the Gospel can be shared effectively in the challenging climate of 21st century Britain, when many churches are closing their doors and struggling to attract young people. Counties CEO, Martin Erwin, speaks to Christian Today about Making Jesus Known Today and Tomorrow and how Christians and churches can be confident in sharing the Gospel.