Friday's Catch: 'Why the Next Great Move of God Will Make Church People Uncomfortable' And More

Why the Next Great Move of God Will Make Church People Uncomfortable
"Something is happening," writes Karl Vaters. He goes on to explain.

What Are Reasonable Worship Leader Expectations?
I thought the congregation expected a full band, lights and the whole shebang every week or they would not come back. Turns out, I was wrong. What are reasonable worship leader expectations?

27 Benefits Of Putting An Expiration Date On New Ministries
Here's a great way to open your church up to innovative new ideas by minimizing the risk – or at least the sting – of failure.

Protecting the Generosity That Fuels the Church
To keep online giving secure, houses of worship must safeguard digital donations and create a culture focused on cybersecurity awareness. Here are a couple suggestions that can help your church, no matter the size, get started.

The National Guard is a tool of tyranny where we need justice
Too often in America, we deploy troops not in response to harm, but in response to hope.

Jerusalem Archbishop: ‘Intercede on Our Behalf’
The Anglican/Episcopal Archbishop in Jerusalem, the Most Rev. Hosam Naoum, has asked for fellow Anglicans around the world to “intercede on our behalf” as the war between Israel and Iran intensifies.

Please also pray that the United States is not drawn into what is likely to become a protracted conflict between Israel and Iran. US involvement would likely widen the conflict, cost America lives as well as more Israeli and Iranian lives, and have serious, unintended negative consequences.

The New Normal: 9 Realities And Trends In Bivo/covocational Ministry
Bivo- and covocational ministry is more than a pit-stop on the way to "real" pastoring. It's as real as it gets. And it's becoming very common.

What is the origin of the Sunday evening worship services?
For churches in many traditions, particularly among Presbyterians, Methodists, and Baptists, Sunday evening services were a staple for decades. Jess and Thom examine the origins of these services. 

What is the origin of the Wednesday-night meal in many churches?
Some traditions, particularly among Methodists and Baptists, provided Wednesday night meals with as much fervor as Sunday services. Thom and Jess looked at the origin of the Wednesday night meal in many churches.

On Praying the Creed
The Nicene Creed is a statement of faith, and it is meant to lead to prayer. The Anglican theologian Austin Farrer speaks of “turning the creed into prayer,” and this is the idea I want to pursue here, by way of encouraging prayerful meditation on the central mysteries of faith.

Planning a Youth Group Lock-In: Blueprint for a Memorable Event
Are you planning a youth group lock-in soon? Then check out these comprehensive tips for safety and success!

Before You Pack Up and Leave...
What should you do when you begin feeling discontent at your church? What should you do when you feel that yearning to pick up and move on? What should you do when you find yourself eager to slip out of one church and into another? I’d like to offer just a few suggestions that I hope you’ll consider and put into practice.