Friday's Catch: 'The kind of leaders we need - for planting forward' And More

The kind of leaders we need - for planting forward
The Episcopal Church has a missional leadership crisis.

Once the church of presidents, the Episcopal Church must now be an engine of resistance
The reckoning, if we are honest, is long overdue.

Anglican Patriots
Of the 56 signers of the Declaration of Independence, 34 were Anglicans (roughly 60%).

Why Core Christian Beliefs Still Matter: Reclaiming Essentials of Faith in an Age of Disorganized Discipleship
Today...we’re navigating an age of disorganized discipleship. There’s no shortage of spiritual content available online—but there is a shortage of clarity. Many people have a shallow understanding of the gospel and other essential Christian doctrine.

Ohio Church Makeover
Church growth is hard to anticipate. Port Clinton Bible Methodist Church knows this all too well. After starting in 1996 as a Bible study in someone’s basement, it grew as invites increased. More people came, some of whom drove over an hour to get there. As numbers ballooned, it became clear that God was calling them to start a church.

Nashville's Christian music stars join activists in push to save PEPFAR
During a mid-June event at Otter Creek Church, musicians and activists praised PEPFAR for saving millions of lives and urged evangelicals to call their representatives in Congress and show their support for the program.

Also See: Supreme Court says ACA can continue to provide HIV-prevention meds

Baylor University Accepts Grant To Research LGBTQ+ Inclusion in Churches
Baylor University, a private Christian institution in Waco, Texas, has received more than $643,000 for a study titled “Courage from the Margins: Inclusion and Belonging Practices for LGBTQIA+ and Women in Congregations.”

Here’s how Trump’s megabill will affect you
Seniors, students, taxpayers, children, parents, low-income Americans and just about everyone else will be affected by the massive tax and spending bill being hashed out in real time on Capitol Hill.

US churches will also be affected by this bill as a consequence of its effects upon the larger US population.

How To Grow Generous Givers: 10 Church Stewardship Tips
Several years ago, I committed myself to teach all of God’s Word, including giving. In the years since, I have seen God work in our church in amazing ways, and he has brought our people to new levels of maturity. Here are 10 principles I’ve learned about growing givers....