Many churches bemoan the absence of newcomers but fail to consider how their own failure to meaningfully engage others contributes to this reality. Phil Maynard outlines 10 reasons churches aren’t attracting the many people in their communities who need Jesus.
8 Phases of Moving Guests from Anonymity to Community at Your Church
What is the process by which guests transition from unfamiliarity with your church to becoming raving fans? How do they move through those phases, and how are we helping them at every step along the way? Understanding how guests transition along the spectrum from stranger to advocate for the church is important for us as we build our programs and processes.
7 Best Practices of First-time Guest Gifts at Your Church
Are you leveraging your first-time guest gifts effectively enough to move people from being guests to fully connected members of your church?
Related article: First Time Guest Gifts: 26 Lessons from 33 Churches‘You Need to Repent’—Rev. Dr. Charlie Dates Responds to White Evangelical Pastors Celebrating Trump’s Presidency as a Sign of God’s Favor
Pastors celebrating Donald Trump’s presidency as a sign of God’s favor to the United States need to repent of their “theological arrogance” and their “failure to understand Scripture in light of history,” said Rev. Dr. Charlie Dates in a video posted to Instagram on Thursday, Jan. 23.
Churches are no longer off-limits for immigration arrests under Trump
Authorities in the US have been given the green light by the Trump administration to arrest undocumented migrants at schools, churches and hospitals.It has been over a decade since Immigration and Customs Enforcement (Ice) and Customs and Border Protection have been allowed to make arrests in so-called "sensitive areas". The policy change was announced on Tuesday by the US Department of Homeland Security.
Catholic leaders speak out against Trump's immigration policies
A growing number of Catholic Church leaders are criticizing President Trump's immigration crackdown. Bishop Mark J. Seitz, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' Committee on Migration, joins "America Decides" to discuss his opposition to some of Trump's recent moves.
‘Laken Riley Act’ sets the stage for Trump campaign against immigrants
Amid a flurry of executive orders from the White House immediately after Donald Trump’s inauguration Jan. 20, immigrant and refugee advocates were on the lookout for signs of the campaign promises they fear most. Some of those things came true almost immediately, but one of the most significant actions came at the same time in both houses of a Republican-controlled Congress: Passage of the Laken Riley Act. That bill now is on track to become the first one Trump signs into law as president. Hailed by conservatives as a needed response to the threat of violence by illegal immigrants, the bill has been dismissed as dangerous political theater by others.
10 Kinds of Pastors You Should Have MAJOR Concerns About
In this article Scott Postma shares a number of his concerns about pastors and the role they play in the church’s decline.
The Ministry of Small Things
In the pursuit of meaningful service for Christ, oftentimes the little things are the big things.
“Exploring Spiritual Direction“ featuring Eunhyey Lok
How can spiritual direction impact leaders and congregations? In this episode Eunhyey Lok reflects on the role of spiritual direction, its benefits for personal and church growth, distinctions from counseling, and tips for finding a spiritual director.
The story behind the red letters in your Bible
Millions of people read the New Testament printed with the words of Jesus in red. Most people do not realise that this is a fairly modern evangelical tradition. This is the story....
How To Teach Kids Theology
Tim Challies reviews Sam Luce and Hunter Williams' How To Teach Kids Theology.
Handling Questions in Youth Ministry: Advice About Advising Teens
Youth group members view you as a trusted guide. So your approach to handling questions in youth ministry matters. You won’t always have the answers, of course. But you can address sensitive or controversial topics with wisdom and compassion.
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