Tuesday' Catch: 'Pastor, Stop Attendance-Shaming' And More

Pastor, Stop Attendance-Shaming
Attendance-shaming reinforces the false premise that sitting in church is the primary obligation of a committed Christian.

The Most Dangerous Thing a Christian Can Do
One of the most innocent things a Christian does may also be one of the most dangerous.

July’s Hot Topic is Heat!
The effects of heat go deeper than just feeling too hot. Here are some cool tips for cooling off and consequently, being kind to God’s creation, including people.

Anglican group condemns Parliament's 'culture of death
The Anglican Network in Europe (ANiE) has issued a statement saying that Parliament had removed “restrictions which have for decades and even centuries protected the most vulnerable in society: the unborn and the very infirm”. “These votes show that while we live in a democracy and respect it, many of those elected to positions of the highest power can no longer be trusted to carry out their responsibilities with wisdom," it said.

Churches Rarely Discipline Members
Lifeway Research found pastors haven’t felt the need to practice church discipline in their congregations frequently, if at all.

Jesus, the Moral Stranger
The readiness of evangelical Christians to take up arms to make America a “Christian nation” has grown alarmingly.

Also See: The term ‘lone gunman’ ignores the structures that enable violence

What is CREC? The Christian nationalist group has a vision for America − and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s support
The Communion of Reformed Evangelical Churches, or the CREC, has a highly patriarchal and conservative interpretation of Scripture.

Financing elders
The lack of affordable housing and the high cost of moving are not problems confined to the United Kingdom and they may prove significant obstacles to US congregations replacing their retiring pastor.

The Flavor of Worship Around the World – One Faith, Many Expressions
Christian worship is both deeply rooted and beautifully diverse. From small gatherings under open skies to grand cathedrals filled with incense and ancient hymns, believers around the globe lift their hearts in praise with a rich array of customs, languages, instruments, and styles. What unites all these varied expressions is the shared desire to glorify God, making the flavor of worship a beautiful testimony to the unity and diversity of the global Church.

Is compromise possible on the Catholic liturgy?
Supporters of the Traditional Latin Mass are a small minority, but they are well organized and very loud.

Preaching in the Green Growing Season
reaching Sunday by Sunday through the summer, the “Green Growing Season,” is not for the faint of heart, but there are some opportunities for the intrepid pastor to open God’s word.

Accessible Ministry at Any Scale: How AI-Powered Captioning and Translation Are Reaching More People, From Global Events to Local Church Services
Technology continues to reshape how churches connect with their congregations, and artificial intelligence (AI) has opened doors to new possibilities for delivering captioning and multilingual translation during worship services, conferences, and livestreams. With AI-powered tools now reaching reliability levels suitable for ministry use, churches of every size are implementing solutions that help them reach more people without compromising message integrity.

Also See: Microsoft 365 vs Google Workspace for Churches

5 Things You Need to Know About Connecting Unconnected People
While there are definitely exceptions to just about every rule; if you can think of examples counter to these five, you are thinking of exceptions. Build your ministry off the rule and not the exception.

The Shifts in How Churches Choose Small Group Curriculum (What You Need to Know): An Interview with Michael Kelley
In this episode, Sam interviews Michael Kelley, Executive Director for the Rooted Network and a seasoned writer of church small group curriculum. As churches adapt to evolving discipleship needs, small group materials are also transforming. We’ll explore what’s driving these changes, how new approaches are resonating with different congregations, and practical insights for church leaders who are choosing curriculum in today’s landscape.

Is Evangelism Plausible Today?
Given our society’s hyper-individualized view of truth, high-profile Christian scandals, and spiritual resistance to the gospel, is evangelism even plausible today? Should we just redouble our commitment to our local churches and let people follow their hearts? Let’s consider each one of these responses to Christianity, in reverse.