In today’s worship culture, amplified sound is the norm. From microphones and in-ear monitors to digital soundboards and high-powered speakers, many churches rely on advanced audio technology to deliver Sunday services. But what if we paused to ask: could we do church without it? Could your congregation return to the raw, unfiltered simplicity of an acoustic church? This question isn’t just hypothetical—it invites a deeper look at how we worship and what truly matters in our gatherings.
Five Reasons Healthy Churches Seek Outside Help
Churches can struggle with seeking outside help, even when it’s obvious they need it. Thom and Sam discuss why healthy churches often have outsiders speak into the operations of the church.
Hope Amid Decline
Many within the church are deeply discouraged, not only because they fear their congregations may not exist in 20 years, but because their children and grandchildren have either drifted away or never engaged with the church at all.
Kentucky gov. remembers 19 killed in tornado as children of God, asks for prayers
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear remembered 19 people killed by a tornado that ripped through the state Friday as children of God and asked for prayers for others injured or displaced by the event.
Churchgoers respond to deadly US twisters
United Methodists in Kentucky and Missouri, among other states, are trying to bring relief after deadly tornadoes wreaked havoc this weekend. The United Methodist Committee on Relief is already processing grants for multiple conferences. Prayers and financial donations are welcome. United Methodists in Kentucky are asking for volunteers to help with cleanup, but otherwise people are asked not to self-deploy.
PCUSA to require clergy candidates to be asked their stance on LGBT issues
The Presbyterian Church (USA) will require ordination candidates to be asked about their views on LGBT issues, a move critics claim will discriminate against biblically-grounded theological conservatives.
Calvin Robinson loses priest licence after just 9 days in new denomination
Calvin Robinson keeps appearing in the Anglican Church weekly news cycle. He does not sound like he has come to terms with what Archbishop Steve Wood pointed out. He, Robison, is not a good advertisement for the Anglican Church in North America. The ACNA does not need the kind of controversy he stirs up.
The Foibles and Fallibility of Christian Leaders
The inconsistencies, unattended weaknesses, eccentricities, normalizations of subtle sinful habits, relational neglectfulness or awkwardness, sometimes grating quirks, phases of tiredness and even laziness, and susceptibility to pride — just to begin the list — illustrate what kinds of things can be found in almost every Christian leader at one time or another. They should remind us that we are all treated mercifully by God and cannot claim that any leadership position or recognition is fully “deserved” but strategically assigned by the Lord. He is a master at using flawed people.
What Does a Discerning Person Do?
Some Christians seem to be specially gifted when it comes to spiritual discernment. Others take a special interest in discernment and expend the hard effort of growing in the discipline of it. But they may sometimes wonder: What should I do with this discernment? What is it useful for? How does God mean for me to exercise it?
Four Things You Can’t Do Without the Holy Spirit
At the end of His life, Jesus said something astounding. He was speaking with His disciples on the night that He was betrayed, and He said, “Nevertheless, I tell you the truth: it is to your advantage that I go away” (John 16:7). Can you imagine Jesus saying that? An advantage for Jesus to leave. Really? What in the world could be better than having Jesus in His first coming? Jesus answers this: “for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you. But if I go, I will send him to you” (John 16:7). So what is more advantageous for the disciples of Jesus than having Him in the flesh? Having the Spirit of God to live inside us! Jesus knew that without the indwelling of the Spirit, we would be completely incapable of living the Christian life. With this as a backdrop, I want to quickly highlight four things that we cannot do without the help of the Holy Spirit.
How to Know When It’s Time to End a Small Group
Church small groups are a vital part of Christian community life. They provide an environment for discipleship, prayer, accountability, and mutual support. But just like any ministry or initiative, small groups can have a natural life cycle. While the idea of ending a small group may seem counterintuitive or even discouraging, sometimes it’s the healthiest and most faithful step a church can take. Recognizing the right time to end a small group —and understanding why— is essential for cultivating a vibrant church community.
Student ministers and parents aren’t always on the same page in terms of the church’s expectations for the parents.
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