Whether a church is large or small, in all actuality, tells us very little about how well a church is forming faithful Christians and helping people discover their own vocation and engage meaningfully in the communities in which they live and work.
Australian Anglicans Take the Church to the People
While a church’s presence in a community is a witness to the people who meet, learn, and pray there, maintaining a church building has never been easy. Declining congregations in Australia have meant more buildings have been sold off.
TEC’s Latest Numbers: The Good News and the Bad News
Given the doleful statistical tidings the Episcopal Church has faced in recent years, it is understandable that there is quiet satisfaction at the latest data. In 2023, average Sunday attendance rose by 37,000, compared to 2022. This is good news — and a number of other metrics reinforce this picture. But one year’s positive data doesn’t mean revival. This article looks at the longer-term picture, which makes clear the challenges that TEC faces have not gone away.
The Critical First 90 Days at a New Church
The first 90 days are critical when making a pastoral transition to a new church. Since he just transitioned to a new church, Josh shares some insight into what to do and what not to do. Slow down, ask questions, prioritize problems, emphasize learning, and listen to all sides.
You Must Be Baptized to Receive the Lord's Supper
Why do the vast majority of Christian churches, including Reformed churches, require those coming to the Lord’s Table to first be baptized?
Getting Your Sermon Ready
What are your rhythms for sermon preparation? How should this be prioritized alongside other responsibilities? How can you grow more efficient and effective while remaining faithful to the task?
I’ve Preached 100s of Sermons and Learned This
After preaching hundreds of sermons, I've realized that I still have so much more to learn. But along the way, I've discovered some powerful preaching lessons. And in this video, I share 40 of them with you – in 18 minutes. Let's get started.
Teach Your Kids God is Good All the Time
As parents (or grandparents), we must teach our children the fundamental truths about God for two overarching reasons.
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