The future of America’s largest churches (specifically megachurches—2,000+ weekly attendees) is a complex mix of momentum, innovation, and cultural headwinds. Eric Geiger from Mariners Church joins Sam on the show to discuss the reality facing large churches. Will they keep growing? Some will, but many are plateauing or entering slow decline.
Pastors, learn to lean into your 'two-timing' congregants
A new report on church life shows that congregations have gained momentum from new habits formed during the pandemic.
Building Your Church Emergency Plan: A Step-by-Step Guide
While we’ll look at some ways that technology can help you prepare for an emergency, the primary goal of this post is to help you prepare for an emergency situation at your church. After researching and reviewing several church emergency plans, I found that the most important thing is to prepare ahead of time and have some type of plan, no matter how minimal.
Find purpose beyond church growth or decline, Burge urges CBF
“Your church probably is not growing, and that’s OK,” Ryan Burge, a leading analyst of politics and religion, told a Cooperative Baptist Fellowship gathering June 24 in St. Louis. But that doesn’t signal a cause for apathy or despair, he said, telling participants they can “literally change the world.”
Faith groups say House Republicans' probe into immigration work violates their religious freedom
The Homeland Security Committee named the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and Catholic Charities USA among those under scrutiny.
United Methodist Leaders Condemn Middle East War
United Methodist leaders condemned the outbreak of war between Israel and Iran, including in one case criticizing President Donald Trump’s unilateral decision to bomb Iranian nuclear facilities June 21 without congressional approval required by the U.S. Constitution. The Council of Bishops posted a statement June 24, A Call for Peace in the Midst of Conflict in Mideast.
Russell Moore Warns Christians Not To ‘Track’ Jesus’ Return ‘Based on the Bombing Schedules of Israel and Iran’
It would be wise for Christians not to try to connect the current war between Israel and Iran to specific prophecies in the Bible in an effort to determine where we might be in the end times, said Dr. Russell Moore, editor-in-chief of Christianity Today.
A decade after the Supreme Court’s landmark decision in Obergefell versus Hodges legalising same-sex marriage across the US, new data shows steady growth in the number of American households led by same-sex couples - both married and cohabiting. According to recent figures released by the US Census Bureau, the number of households headed by married same-sex couples increased from 425,357 in 2015, to 774,553 in 2023.
Student Pastors Face Unique Ministry Insecurities
As student ministry leaders are pivotal in churches, senior leadership should work with them to address any insecurities as much as possible.
Using Social Media in Youth Ministry: Creative Ways To Connect
Today’s teens are immersed in online spaces. And they aren’t just passively consuming content. Kids actively create and shape their digital identities. To keep youth ministry relevant, we must meet young people online.
The Apostle Paul’s Principles for Digital Discipleship
Digital tools now make it possible to continue meaningful spiritual relationships while we build new local connections. The challenge is learning how to use these tools effectively for discipleship purposes—a challenge that finds surprising precedent in the New Testament itself.
The Origin and End of Missions
A missions-centered church recognizes that its mission begins with the Great Commission....A missions-centered church takes the Great Commission seriously. Such a church doesn’t simply pay lip service to Jesus’s command to make disciples of all nations. No, a missions-centered church rolls up its sleeves and gets to work.
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