Monday's Catch: 'Making Change in an Older Church (Without Running Over the Old Guard)' And More

Making Change in an Older Church (Without Running Over the Old Guard) It can be particularly challenging for a pastor to lead change in an older church when the primary decision makers (or most of the members) have been in the church for several years, sometimes a few decades. Thom and Sam look at four developments that often take place when leading change is successful. They reviewed over 20 successful churches.

Vatican approves document allowing gay men to become priests in Italy
A new document by the Italian bishops’ conference states that being openly gay no longer bars candidates from diPreparing and Preaching Gospel-Centred Sermonsscerning the priesthood.

California fires have destroyed at least a dozen houses of worship
A bell tower is all that remains of Altadena Baptist Church, founded by a Swedish congregation in the 1920s and now a racially diverse faith community.

The Shocking Rise of Bully Pastors
Have you ever wondered why some churches experience rapid growth while others struggle to fill their pews? The answer may lie in the leadership style of the pastor. In this thought-provoking video, Carey Nieuwhof discusses the rise of bully pastors and the devastating impact they have on their congregations.

Preparing and Preaching Gospel-Centred Sermons
What are gospel-centred sermons? How do we prepare them and why do they matter so much for the preacher and the church?

8 Preachable Marks Of A Transformed Life
Philip Nation offers preaching tips for pastors guiding a congregation to and through the life transformed in Christ.

6 Reasons Worship Attendees Aren’t Group Participants
According to the State of Groups research, the average church sees 44% of worship attendees attend ongoing Bible study groups.

2 Pseudo-Christian Religions That Claim to Be Christian
Can religions that claim to be “Christian” change biblical truths about Christ and God? Or are these religions simply pseudo-Christian?