Conversations about organizational culture were all the buzz just a few years ago. Though the discussion may have quieted down recently, the importance of a healthy church culture remains as vital as ever. At its core, organizational culture is how your church behaves. It is essentially, “how we do things around here.”
Why I Chose the Church with Worn-Out Bathrooms
I’ll never forget one Sunday morning after our family had just moved back to the U.S. from living overseas. We had to find a place to worship. “Church shopping,” as it’s sometimes called, was tough for many reasons. But on that particular Sunday morning, I observed something that made me downright giddy: curled-up linoleum in the women’s bathroom.
A worn-out restroom wouldn’t normally give me joy, but the somewhat neglected flooring told me something important about that church. Combined with a crowd bustling in the sanctuary, the lively conversations that ensued as soon as the worship service ended, and the gospel-packed sermon we’d just listened to, it was obvious this church had a healthy outward focus.
Millennials Move LESS than Gen X and Boomers (New Implications for Your Church)
In this episode, we re-examine a major demographic shift reshaping communities and churches: the decline in mobility across the United States. Americans are moving far less than they did in previous generations, especially millennials. While older generations often relocated for work opportunities or family, today’s younger adults are more likely to stay put. Rising housing costs, tighter job markets, student loan burdens, and a growing preference for stability have all contributed to this trend. For church leaders, this change presents both challenges and opportunities.
Does it Matter if the Tide is Turning?
The claim that the “tide is turning,” that we are witnessing a cultural shift, a vibe shift, is what I want to question here, not the fact of whether or not there is a vibe shift or the tide is turning.
HTB partners with struggling churches at risk of closure
Holy Trinity Brompton (HTB), one of the flagship evangelical churches in the Church of England, has issued a rallying cry for struggling churches, as well as providing practical tips on how to turn a declining congregation into a revival.
Sarah Jackson, co-pastor of HTB and CEO of Revitalise Trust, is asking any church that is considering closing down for good to get in touch first to see if HTB can help.
After Annunciation shooting, Catholic schools pray, prepare drills in sanctuaries
While many school leaders have become resigned to the necessity of preparing for potential school shootings, it was shocking to Catholics across the country to learn of an attack while students were gathered for worship.
Police say Minneapolis church shooter was filled with hatred and admired mass killers
Acting U.S. Attorney Joe Thompson said videos and writings the shooter left behind show that the shooter "expressed hate towards almost every group imaginable.”
5 Critical Differences Between Business and Ministry
Recognizing the differences between business and ministry helps pastors uphold biblical priorities while applying business principles wisely.
Why I Don’t Use AI for Sermons
There are all kinds of questions one might ask about AI in the church. One question is whether it’s appropriate for pastors and priests to use it in their preaching and teaching.
The answer for me, as a pastor, is a resounding no.
Teach Us to Pray – 3 Simple Practices That Make a Big Difference
There is no wrong way to pray.
Perhaps the only mistake in the realm of prayer is not to pray at all, or to make it last in your list of priorities.
There are many helpful prayer plans and useful books on prayer, but ultimately nothing beats simply praying! You can’t do it wrong.
The Law of Unintended Consequences
The Law of Unintended Consequences says “that actions of people, and especially of governments, always have effects that are unanticipated or ‘unintended.’” Sometimes the effects are positive but often they’re not. An action taken with the best of intentions can produce unforeseen and unwelcome results....
Except for the seeds and the seed pods, kudzu is edible. So are alligators. In Louisiana they are raised for their hides and their meat.From High School to Campus: Stay Rooted in Christ and Guard Your Heart
With freedom comes a sobering reality—your decisions, both big and small, will shape the person you become.
How Do We Create an Evangelism and Outreach Culture in Our Church? Evangelism isn’t a program—it’s a culture rooted in identity. In this episode of the Church Revitalization Podcast, we explore how churches can move from sporadic outreach events to fostering a deep, church-wide culture of evangelism that flows naturally from who we are in Christ.
Hosts Scott Ball and A.J. Mathieu from The Malphurs Group bring their practical experience working with hundreds of churches to help you reframe evangelism as a core component of your church’s DNA, not just a once-a-year effort.
Also See: How to Create a Culture of Evangelism and Outreach in Your Church
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