Saturday, January 11, 2025

Saturday Lagniappe: "Anglican Church of Canada's Bounce Back Didn't Reverse Decline" And More


Anglican Church of Canada's Bounce Back Didn't Reverse Decline
According to data available so far, attendance at Anglican Church of Canada Easter and Christmas services rose by 41 and 50 per cent respectively in 2023, even while average Sunday attendance fell by nine per cent over the same period—substantially faster than the decline of about 2.5 per cent per year before the pandemic, says the church’s statistics officer, Canon Neil Elliot.

5 Top Priorities For Increasing Your Church
Whether you’re in a church of 20 or 20,000, these principles will help you to invest the talents God has given to your church.

Non-Denominationalism Is the Strongest Force in American Religion
...and maybe in American society, too.

8 Signs of a Dangerous Pastor Who Will Destroy Your Church
You’re on your church’s pastor search committee? Good for you. It’s a difficult task, one that can make or break your church for a long time to come. But this can be one of the finest services you render for the Lord and His church, especially if you help your church see signs of a dangerous pastor.

3 Warning Signs You Might Not Be Taking Your Calling Seriously
Like Samson, we too have received a calling. Though there are many places in Scripture that talk about this call, here is a particularly vivid passage from 1 Peter 2....

42 Church Snacks That Will Feed Any Hungry Crowd
Church snacks may not be the main event on Sundays. But they never hurt! Whether you’re planning coffee-hour fellowship for adults, Sunday school or VBS for children, or gatherings for youth, families or small groups, yummy church snacks are always a hit.

Image Credit: St. Matthew's Anglican Church, Florence, Ontario

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