Thursday, October 24, 2024

Thursday's Catch: ''3 Warning Signs Your Church Might Be in Decline' And More


3 Warning Signs Your Church Might Be in Decline
If the reality is that the church is declining, what are the significant warning signs that your local church might be heading for closure?

How to Reverse the Decline in Stuck Churches
Daryl Cripe has worked with hundreds of church leaders and boards of all sizes. He shares the one key (more than anything else) that can reverse the decline in small, mid-sized, and stuck large churches. Plus, Daryl shares how your church can reach new people without spending money you don't have and how to hit the tipping point in church revitalization.

My Church Took a Direct Hit from a Major Hurricane—Here’s What I Learned
Sam Rainer shares what he leared from the past few weeks after his commuinity was hit by two hurricanes back to back.

More Context for the Collapse of the Anglican Church of Canada
Sharon Dewey Hetke adds what she describes as "a bit more Canadian nuance" to David Goodhew’s analysis of the present state of the Anglican Church of Canada.

Study: A Surprising Number of Christians Say They Aren’t Voting
As the 2024 presidential race between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris intensifies, new research from the Cultural Research Center at Arizona Christian University, led by Dr. George Barna, indicates that millions of Christians are unlikely to vote. Barna says this election season is marked by a significant drop in voter enthusiasm, particularly among Christian voters who have historically been key players in determining the outcome of presidential races. According to the research, only 51% of “people of faith” are likely to vote this November.

Election Day Can Help Break Our Addiction to Hope
Real hope is not an argument, an opioid, or a sunnier form of despair. It’s a person named Jesus.

Jesus’s Baptism Was for You
Jesus’s baptism was part of the perfect obedience necessary to accomplish our salvation.

Do You Answer The Right Questions When You Preach?
Yes, we have the answer, but are we asking the right questions?

How to Write and Preach Engaging Sermons
From start to finish, Carey Nieuwhof walks viewers through his exact process of writing and preaching engaging sermons.

Are You Willing To Be Misunderstood -- From The Pulpit?
Sherman Cox takes up Will Willimon's challenge to preachers everywhere.

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