Thursday's Catch: 'Ed Stetzer: Coming Back' And More

Ed Stetzer: Coming Back
The resurgence of church attendance by young people—particularly young men—is making headlines around the world. From the “Quiet Revival” reported on in the U.K. to a story in the New York Times on Easter Sunday, the news is spreading. For many of us, this has been something we have been working toward for a long time.

Tanita Maddox: Showing Up for Gen Z
In this interview with Outreach, Tanita Tualla Maddox, the national director for generational impact for Young Life, talks about best practices for reaching younger generations, the burning questions on their minds and how the Christian life is like baseball.

Five Key Intangibles to Consider When Hiring Church Staff (Plus the Right Questions to Ask)
Hiring a new staff member can be a daunting task. You want to get it right, or things can become difficult in your church. I’ve had to hire a few staff members as a church leader. Here are the intangibles that I look for when hiring a staff member....

One Size Does Not Fit All – Background Screening Policies are a MUST
When I talk or visit with a church, one of the first things I ask is whether or not they have a background screening “policy” in place. I often receive a look of bemusement and an, “Of course!” response. As we talk further, I find that they really have some type of Child Protection Policy but not necessarily a Background Screening Policy. There is a difference.

Amid trial crisis, ACNA pushes forward with clergy misconduct overhaul
For some, the turbulence of the ongoing church trial of Bishop Stewart Ruch highlights the weight of reforms seeking to push the church toward a clearer, more comprehensive process.

Fundamentalism and biblical inerrancy lite in the Global Methodist Church
When, on May 1, 2022, the Global Methodist Church announced itself to the world, more than 2,000 churches already had taken advantage of the disaffiliation process to break with the United Methodist Church.

ELCA elects first Black presiding bishop, calls Israel's actions in Gaza a genocide
The Rev. Yehiel Curry, bishop of the ELCA’s Metropolitan Chicago Synod since 2019, will serve a six-year term as presiding bishop of the 2.7 million-member denomination.

Also See: New ELCA Leader: ‘Thank You for Your Investment’

Pope Leo confirms John Henry Newman as doctor of the church
St. John Henry Newman’s teachings on the development of theology and the centrality of conscience have deeply influenced the Catholic Church.

New Jersey church threatened by eminent domain gets a reprieve – for now

Church leaders and Mayor Dan Rodrick have been at odds for months over the future of the property.

Also See: New Jersey church on solid ground against potential property seizure, legal experts suggest

Assemblies of God church faces new lawsuit claiming it failed to protect kids from abuse at summer camp
A Florida church and a regional body of the Assemblies of God are facing a new lawsuit claiming they failed to protect children from abuse at a congregation-sponsored summer camp.

Appointment of openly gay Archbishop of Wales branded 'tragic'
Cherry Vann's appointment as the 15th Archbishop of Wales has been called "tragic" by the head of Christian Concern, Andrea Williams.

Also See: Wales Elects First Female Archbishop

Evangelical legal group asks Supreme Court to overturn same-sex marriage ruling
‘We think that it’s not a matter of if, but just a matter of when, the Supreme Court will overrule Obergefell,’ said Mathew Staver, head of Liberty Counsel.